Principal FPGA Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of FPGA systems for video, sensor, and communication pipelines
• Develop and optimize logic for high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, LVDS, HDMI, PCIe, and Gigabit Ethernet
• Implement memory controllers, DMA engines, and streaming architectures to support real-time data transfer
• Optimize FPGA designs for performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless FPGA integration into embedded platforms
• Implement FPGA acceleration for real-time image signal processing (ISP) and video enhancement pipelines

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of FPGA design and development experience in complex systems
• Expert proficiency in Verilog, VHDL, and/or SystemVerilog
• Strong background with FPGA vendor tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and ModelSim/QuestaSim
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ or similar SoC/FPGA chipsets
• Proven ability in high-speed digital design, timing closure, and FPGA resource optimization
• Hands-on experience with board-level bring-up, lab instrumentation, and debugging complex FPGA systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of FPGA design and development experience
• Familiarity with video/image signal processing hardware implementation and computer vision algorithms
• Experience optimizing video and sensor processing chains for low latency in autonomous systems
• Experience with embedded processor integration (e.g., ARM cores, MicroBlaze, Nios II, or RISC-V)
• Knowledge of DDR memory systems, SERDES, and multi-gigabit transceivers
• Experience developing FPGA systems for aerospace, defense, or safety-critical applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401K plan
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
• Free snacks, drinks, and espresso (Seattle office)
• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)

About the Company

BRINC is redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. From autonomous drones to 911 response networks, our technology provides real-time visual data to help first responders de-escalate situations and save lives.