FPGA Design Engineer

Ouster•San Francisco, CA

2d•$133,600 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help! As an FPGA Design Engineer on the firmware team, you will contribute directly to the RTL development, verification, and testing that powers our next-generation lidar systems. Working alongside a team of talented engineers, you will implement low-level logic, assist with system integration, and help optimize real-time sensor performance. This role spans core FPGA development, simulation, and software-hardware integration, offering a strong opportunity to build deep technical expertise in a fast-paced environment. In addition, you will work closely with the broader firmware team to collaborate on design reviews and align on technical execution. Strong communication and a desire to learn are required for our entire team! Come build lidar with us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
2+ years of experience in FPGA development including HDL code development, simulation, test bench development, synthesis, and timing closure.
High proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog
Proficiency in C or C++ programming languages.
Hands-on experience with FPGA toolchains for AMD Xilinx (Vivado) or Intel/Altera (Quartus).
Experience developing logic for FPGA-based SoC devices (such as Xilinx Zynq or Intel Arria) using bus interconnects like AXI.
Experience with version control tools such as Git using best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience using lab tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) for hardware debugging and board bring-up.
Experience with High-Level Synthesis (HLS) or Vitis tools.
Experience with DSP and algorithm development.
Experience with modern verification methodologies like UVM.
Experience in Linux environments with scripting in Python, TCL, or Bash.
Experience with industrial safety systems and Functional Safety development processes.

Responsibilities

Contribute directly to the RTL development, verification, and testing that powers our next-generation lidar systems.
Implement low-level logic.
Assist with system integration.
Help optimize real-time sensor performance.
Collaborate on design reviews and align on technical execution with the broader firmware team.