Job Description: Senior / Sta2 / Principal FPGA Engineer

Company Overview:
We have developed the world’s first Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU). Our OTPUs,
are custom-designed AI accelerators, which are optimized for training and inference of
large AI models. We already have working prototypes and now looking to scale the
business as quickly as possible. Join us in London to be part of a dynamic team that
thrives on innovation and speed.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior / Sta2 / Principal FPGA Engineer to
play a critical role in specifying, designing and building the control and interface
functions of the OTPU system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in highspeed design (PCIe / ethernet interfaces), interfacing with memory (DDR 3 /4 /5) and
other peripherals, precision timing / synchronisation as well as signal processing
pipelines.

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and optimize the FPGA hardware.
• Work closely with software engineers to help them implement the low-level
drivers for controlling and configuring hardware peripherals within our OTPU
systems.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to synchronize optical components.
• Work closely with the team and ensure a smooth integration of hardware and
software elements.
• Implement real-time control algorithms to manage the timing and operation of
optical devices and their communication with the system.
• Optimising the FPGA design over time to enhance system performance and
reliability.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of the FPGA to ensure seamless operation
under demanding conditions.
• Debug complex hardware-software interactions and resolve performance
bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, optical, and
software engineers, to refine and advance OTPU technology.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering best
practices in FPGA development.
• Stay current with advancements in embedded systems, and FPGA programming.

Skills & Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in FPGA, with a strong focus (>3 years) on high-speed
interfaces and signal processing in FPGAs.
• Deep understanding of embedded system architectures.
• Extensive experience in synchronizing complex hardware components and
optimizing real-time system performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug hardware-software
interactions e2ectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related
field.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate e2ectively
with multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive salary ranging from £160k+, depending on experience.
• Stock options in the company.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• 25 days PTO policy plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology company in the heart of
London.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI and thrive in
a high-energy, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join and
be a key player in shaping the future of computing