Firmware Engineer, FPGA Verification

Who we are:

Argo AI is a global self-driving products and services company on a mission to make the world’s streets and roadways safe, accessible, and useful for all. Our technology is built to enable commercial services for autonomous delivery and ridesharing in cities. 

With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world’s top consumer brands, we’re working block by block, city by city to empower people and businesses to be more successful. We’re individuals driven by strong values to solve complex problems together. Come join us to reimagine the human journey.

Meet the team:

We are building a high-performance team that is excited by complex engineering challenges and is passionate about making transportation safer, more affordable and accessible for all.

The MPSoC Tools & Testing team at Argo is responsible for developing and integrating embedded computing systems as part of our self-driving systems. Our multidisciplinary team interacts with a number of teams across Argo and our supply base. Verification Engineers design and implement frameworks to test logic designs used in Argo’s self-driving systems, working closely with Argo’s software and hardware teams.

What you’ll do: 

• Develop state-of-the-art verification solutions for Argo’s embedded systems
• Develop verification strategies for FPGA designs
• Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, and Signal Processing teams to define and implement verification/validation frameworks
• Work with the FPGA engineering team to debug designs
• Generate code and functional coverage reports
• Execute verification and validation activities to support production automotive environments

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field
• Significant experience in verification of FPGA/ASIC designs
• Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog for verification
• Experience in test automation and reporting using Python or similar language

Nice to haves:

• Experience with High Level Synthesis (HLS) tools
• Experience supporting verification of signal processing pipelines in FPGA/ASIC designs
• Knowledge of functional safety (ISO26262) or similar methodologies

What we offer you:

• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation packages
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance 
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance Program
• Paid medical leave
• 30 day ​​paid sabbatical upon 5 years of employment
• Unlimited vacation
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend 
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives

Our Background:

Argo AI was founded in 2016 by industry experts with extensive experience building robotic systems for commercial applications. Our once-small team has since grown into an over 1,700-person strong company with strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading consumer brands. With global headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate in eight cities across the U.S. and Germany in areas where self-driving technology can have the biggest impact on improving safety, traffic, and transportation equity.

At Argo AI, we believe that embracing differences delivers superior results. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.