Staff/ Lead FPGA Engineer - Innovative Tech Firm

Staff/ Lead FPGA Engineer - Innovative Tech Firm We are building the world’s first software-defined, autonomous 3D printing factories—unlocking the speed, precision, and scale needed to transform manufacturing across industries. By combining advanced sensing, real-time control systems, and AI-driven learning, we deliver flawless, digitally verified metal components at unmatched scale and efficiency. This role is central to making that vision possible. Position Overview As a Staff / Lead FPGA Engineer , you will architect and deliver high-performance compute platforms at the heart of next-generation intelligent manufacturing. You’ll harness the power of advanced FPGAs, such as the Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC, to push the limits of throughput and latency in image processing and real-time machine learning acceleration. Collaborating across software, hardware, and process engineering disciplines, you will create novel FPGA-based solutions that form the core IP of our platform. This is a high-impact role where your work will directly influence how advanced manufacturing scales globally. Key Responsibilities Design and implement FPGA architectures that drive ultra-low latency, high-throughput image processing pipelines. Integrate FPGA platforms with GPUs to enable next-generation heterogeneous compute for AI-driven manufacturing. Develop custom algorithms for signal processing, logic components, and controllers deployed on FPGAs. Lead cross-functional engineering initiatives to push the boundaries of FPGA innovation in collaboration with software and hardware teams. Apply advanced system-level design approaches to create scalable, reliable, and performance-optimized solutions. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 10+ years of professional experience in FPGA development using SystemVerilog or VHDL. Hands-on experience with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis toolchains. Proficiency in high-speed I/O, board bring-up, and hardware-centric FPGA development environments. Preferred Skills Master’s degree in a related technical discipline. Experience with advanced image processing or DSP pipelines. Hands-on knowledge of Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC. Background in embedded software development, embedded Linux, or SoC-based architectures. Experience implementing mathematical and computational algorithms on FPGAs. Exposure to heterogeneous computing systems, high-speed data acquisition, and integration with GPUs. Programming familiarity with C, C++, or other higher-level languages. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a creative and analytical problem-solving mindset. Location This role is based in Hawthorne, CA, at a modern 35,000 sq. ft. facility designed for collaboration, R&D, and large-scale production. The site is strategically located within Los Angeles’ fast-growing tech ecosystem. Why Join Be part of a mission-driven team scaling world-changing technology in advanced manufacturing. Work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making. Contribute to groundbreaking technology that combines AI, hardware, and high-performance computing. Compensation & Benefits Compensation: $150,000–$400,000+ annually (dependent on experience, expertise, and technical depth), plus a significant stock option package. Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options, plus life insurance coverage. Retirement: Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans. Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, company holidays, and generous parental leave with transition support. Perks: Daily catered meals, stocked kitchen, flexible work hours, casual dress, relocation assistance, and regular team-building events. This is more than an engineering role—it’s an opportunity to help define the future of manufacturing and high-performance computing, building technology that will shape industries for decades to come. About Andiamo Andiamo is a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm specializing in placing the top 2% of technology and go-to-market professionals with the world’s largest and most well-known companies. For over 20 years, we have maintained the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Amazon, Bloomberg, Palantir, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, as well as other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups, and major software firms. Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO). 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