Senior Hardware Engineer (RTL / High-Level Synthesis)

Code Metal • Boston, MA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

Code Metal is in the business of transpiling between different languages. This includes the transpilation tools enabled by AI and modern verification techniques — bridging the gap between algorithm development and deployment to embedded systems. We are currently looking for a senior hardware/software engineer interested in architecting and expanding our capabilities towards creating production-ready RTL from high-level algorithm descriptions. This role focuses on HLS integration and RTL code generation. You will be joining a team that values technical rigor, ownership, and collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with writing RTL code or using High-Level Synthesis, including at least one commercial HLS tool (Catapult, Vitis HLS, Stratus, or equivalent)
• Solid hardware modeling background regarding fixed-point arithmetic, bit-accurate types, synthesis pragmas and modeling trade-offs
• Scripting experience in Python for development, toolchain automation and testing
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with simulation and functional verification flows

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Linux-based development environments
• Solid understanding of RTL / VHDL
• Understanding of FPGA architectural capabilities and constraints
• Knowledge of verification methodologies and testbench development
• Experience with DSP algorithms and applications using Python/MATLAB
• Bonus: Interest in or familiarity with LLM-assisted code transformation and readability tooling
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD environments

Responsibilities

• Develop C++ and post-HLS readability and optimization passes to produce human-auditable RTL
• Leveraging Agentic AI and verification capability within Code Metal
• Contribute to CI/CD qualification including automated RTL simulation, functional verification, and regression testing

Benefits

• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with 5% matching
• Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed