Compensation Overview

$30 - $40Hourly

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Required Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms

FPGA

Requirements

Programing and debugging skills in C++ or another high level programming language
Proficient in software data structures and algorithms
Strong analytical skills to understand cause and effect in a large software code base
Ability and willingness to try novel approaches to solve difficult software engineering problems

Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with other Achronix research and development software team members
Implement robust software solutions for placement, routing, or timing optimization of FPGAs
Utilize knowledge of algorithms and data structures in the context of a high-performance timing-driven FPGA placement and routing application
Make significant contributions to the ACE software tool chain

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor corporation based in Santa Clara, California, offering high-performance FPGA solutions. Achronix is the only supplier to have both high-performance and high-density standalone FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions in high-volume production. Achronix’s FPGA and eFPGA IP offerings are further enhanced by ready-to-use PCIe accelerator cards targeting AI, ML, networking and data center applications. All of Achronix’s products are supported by best-in-class EDA software tools.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with other Achronix research and development software team members working on synthesis, detailed routing, global routing, detailed placement, global placement, timing optimization, runtime analysis, and runtime and memory optimizations. Join our culture of agile innovation and continuous quality improvement.

Achronix engineers implement robust software solutions for placement, routing, or timing optimization of Speedster®7t large standalone FPGAs and Speedcore™ embedded FPGAs (eFPGAs), while leveraging unique features of the Achronix FPGA technology. Utilize your knowledge of algorithms and data structures in the context of a high-performance timing-driven FPGA placement and routing application, to make significant contributions to the ACE software tool chain.

Required Skills

Programing and debugging skills in C++ or another high level programming language
Proficient in software data structures and algorithms
Strong analytical skills to understand cause and effect in a large software code base
Ability and willingness to try novel approaches to solve difficult software engineering problems

Preferred Skills

Scripting languages, especially Python, Tcl, Perl, and shell scripting
Version control systems such as Perforce, Git, or Mercurial
Use of one or more commercial or academic Electronic Design Automation tools
Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems, compilers, and IDEs
Cross-platform development
Software multi-threading techniques
Digital design concepts and hardware description languages (HDLs) such as SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL
Digital circuits with prior experience in FPGA technologies

Education and Experience

Junior or senior in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related/applied engineering degree from a top research university

The compensation range for this position is $30-$40 an hour. Hourly ranges dependent on experience and location.

Achronix Semiconductor

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Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, stands out for its unique offering of both high-performance and high-density standalone FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions, a combination not found in any other supplier. The company's products, including the VectorPath® Accelerator Card that supports PCIe Gen 5.0 and 400 GbE interfaces, are designed to meet the high-performance needs of AI, ML, networking, and data center applications. Achronix further distinguishes itself with its best-in-class EDA software tools, ensuring robust support for all its products.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$288.2M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 17%