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Flux Computing designs and manufactures optical processors to train and run inference on large AI models. Join us to be part of a highly motivated and skilled team that thrives on delivering impact and innovation at speed.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior 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 high speed 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 optimise 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 synchronise 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.
• 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.
• UVVM/OSVVM verification and hardware validation experience.
• Deep understanding of embedded system architectures.
• Extensive experience in synchronising complex hardware components and optimising real-time system performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug hardware-software interactions effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options, you're not just part of the journey, you will own a piece of it.
• Work from our HQ in King's Cross, right in the middle of London's buzzing AI scene.
• Live within 45 minutes of the office? Perfect. Live within 20 minutes? We'll add an extra £24,000 a year to your salary.
• We offer visa sponsorship and full relocation support (UK and abroad), through a dedicated third-party provider who are on hand to make your move to London as seamless as possible.
• Full BUPA healthcare and dental cover, medical history disregarded.
• High-spec tech for everyone - M4 Macs as standard, M4 Pros for Engineers.
• Sony noise-cancelling headphones and ergonomic setups to keep you comfortable and focused.
• Personal company card to spend on tools that help you do your job - like ChatGPT Pro or anything else that boosts your workflow.
• Healthy, chef-cooked dinners in the office every night, with something for every diet and tastebud.
• Monthly off-site team socials.
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus all the UK bank holidays.
• Access to our in-house 3D printer for personal or work projects.
• Cycle2work scheme.
• Need a caffeine fix? We've got you covered with a tab at our favourite local coffee shop.
• We offer a pension plan and salary sacrifice options.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, will not be liable for any fees, and prohibit unauthorised use of our company name in recruitment activities.

We're building fast and that includes our benefits. More exciting additions are coming soon for the Flux crew.

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 Flux and be a key player in shaping the future of computing.