FPGA Verification Engineer

Zoox is looking for an RTL and systems verification engineer to join its Advanced Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you will be working closely with the design team to validate custom FPGA-based embedded systems. You will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and reliability of our critical systems.

The candidate will be expected to work closely with RTL, DSP, and embedded software engineers to develop a deep understanding of the overall system and individual building blocks. The candidate will be responsible for building up a validation infrastructure to verify the behavior of custom IP from the unit level up to the system level.

In this role, you will:

• Work with Zoox FPGA/SW designers to understand the testing needs for various FPGA/embedded platforms and create a verification environment from the ground up
• Develop and implement a thorough test methodology that provides full coverage of FPGA IP functionality and the systems they support
• Integrate RTL verification framework with system-level test frameworks

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant degree (CS/CE, EE, ME, etc.)
• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in RTL verification
• Experience defining and creating verification environments for embedded systems and RTL
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog
• Proficiency in scripting languages (TCL/Python/Perl)
• Familiarity with Unix environments

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Familiarity with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs, Vivado, SDK
• Experience with formal verification environments (UVM, etc.)

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $186,000 to $241,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.