FPGA Engineer

About O-HIVE O-HIVE is developing a next-generation Visual Language Model (VLM) platform for Spatial Vision and Visual Inspection that enables manufacturers, robotics companies, and industrial operators to deploy AI-powered vision systems without extensive data acquisition, model training, or lengthy integration cycles. Our platform combines on-device Visual Language Models, computer vision, spatial mapping, and edge AI acceleration to deliver same-day deployment and dynamic adaptability across industrial environments. We are seeking a highly motivated FPGA Engineer to help accelerate our edge AI inference pipeline and deploy high-performance vision applications on next-generation FPGA and heterogeneous computing platforms. Position Overview As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and validating FPGA-based acceleration solutions for O-HIVE's Visual Language Model and computer vision workloads. You will work closely with AI, embedded, software, and hardware engineers to develop high-performance edge AI solutions for industrial automation, robotics, visual inspection, and spatial vision applications. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the architecture and commercialization of cutting-edge AI products deployed in real-world manufacturing and industrial environments. ResponsibilitiesFPGA Development & Optimization Design and implement FPGA architectures for AI inference, image processing, and computer vision acceleration. Develop FPGA modules using: VHDL Verilog SystemVerilog High-Level Synthesis (HLS) Optimize performance, latency, throughput, and resource utilization. Develop and maintain FPGA firmware and hardware abstraction layers. Integrate FPGA accelerators with embedded processors and AI frameworks. AI & Vision Acceleration Accelerate: CNNs Transformer architectures Visual Language Models Image preprocessing pipelines Spatial vision algorithms Support quantization and optimization of AI models for edge deployment. Implement custom DSP and image processing pipelines. Hardware Integration Integrate FPGA solutions with: Cameras Imaging sensors Robotics systems Edge AI devices Embedded Linux platforms Collaborate with PCB and hardware teams during system development. Verification & Testing Create simulation environments and verification frameworks. Conduct: Functional verification Timing analysis Hardware validation Performance benchmarking Debug FPGA designs using industry-standard tools. Product Development Participate in architecture discussions and technology roadmaps. Contribute to commercialization efforts and customer deployments. Support proof-of-concepts, pilot projects, and production releases. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Related technical field 3+ years of FPGA development experience. Experience with: VHDL Verilog/SystemVerilog FPGA design methodologies Timing closure and optimization Hardware debugging tools Strong understanding of: Digital signal processing Computer architecture Embedded systems High-speed interfaces Experience with: Xilinx AMD FPGA platforms Intel FPGA platforms FPGA simulation and verification tools Preferred Qualifications Experience with: Xilinx Vivado Vitis Vitis AI HLS design flows PCIe Ethernet

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Camera interfaces DDR memory systems Embedded Linux Knowledge of: AI acceleration Deep learning deployment Computer vision Robotics systems Spatial computing Edge AI architectures Experience with: AMD Kria Zynq UltraScale+ Versal AI Edge NVIDIA Jetson integration

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Technical SkillsFPGA VHDL Verilog SystemVerilog HLS AI & Vision Computer Vision Deep Learning AI Inference Optimization Image Processing Software C/C++ Python Linux Tools Vivado Vitis ModelSim / Questa Git CI/CD pipelines What You'll Build You will help develop: On-device Visual Language Model acceleration Real-time visual inspection systems Spatial vision and 3D perception pipelines Robotics perception systems Edge AI inference platforms Industrial automation solutions Why Join O-HIVE Build next-generation Visual Language Model technology. Work directly with robotics, semiconductor, manufacturing, and industrial automation partners. Contribute to products deployed in real-world industrial environments. Fast-moving startup environment with significant growth opportunities. Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in AI, robotics, defense, and advanced manufacturing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev