Pixium Vision S.A. · 3 months ago
FPGA/Firmware Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
2+ years expPixium Vision S.A. is a clinical stage technology company focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs in neuroscience. They are seeking a highly skilled FPGA/Firmware Engineer to architect and build gateware and firmware for next-generation devices, working closely with hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-performance designs.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and deliver FPGA‑based digital systems for next‑generation products, from concept to deployment
Optimize RTL designs for logic resource utilization, power efficiency, and reliable timing closure
Develop, debug, and maintain high‑quality SystemVerilog code for FPGA applications
Design and maintain C/C++ firmware for bare‑metal and RTOS‑based FPGA SoCs and microcontrollers
Build Python and/or Bash‑based utilities to streamline build automation, FPGA configuration, and test harness execution
Implement and integrate digital protocols, including AXI/AXI‑Stream, AHB, SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, and DDR memory interfaces
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers on schematics, component selection, and signal integrity considerations to ensure optimal integration
Debug complex hardware/software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other lab instrumentation
Create and maintain detailed FPGA and firmware architecture documentation, including block diagrams, interface definitions, and design specifications
Develop and enhance FPGA verification workflows, utilizing simulation and formal verification frameworks (e.g., UVM, cocotb) to ensure thorough functional coverage and design reliability
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in FPGA and firmware development
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong grasp of digital design fundamentals, resource optimization, and static timing analysis (STA)
Proven experience delivering at least 1–2 complete FPGA projects from concept to production
Proficiency with SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL or Amaranth for RTL design
Strong C/C++ programming skills for bare-metal and/or RTOS development
Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting for build/test automation
Familiarity with on-chip bus protocols such as AXI, AXI-Stream, or AHB
Familiarity with standard and high-speed protocols such as USB, PCIe, and/or DDR
Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development, code review, and release management
Strong hardware/software debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab tools
Ability to read and understand circuit schematics and basic electronics design
Preferred
Experience in the medical device industry or other highly regulated environments
Experience with RTL verification frameworks (e.g., UVM, cocotb)
Exposure to high-speed interfaces such as USB 3.0 and MIPI
Experience with FPGA vendor toolchains (e.g. Lattice Radiant, Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus)
Working knowledge of ISO62304 standard
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Company
Pixium Vision S.A.
One must remember the notion that restoring some vision to those who have lost their sight is possible, has long been thought to be fanciful.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40.96MKey Investors
Kreos CapitalSofinnova Partners
2020-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $8.33M
2016-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $12.34M
2014-06-18IPO
Leadership Team
Ralf Hornig
Director of Clincal Affairs
Recent News
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