This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology alongside a highly collaborative engineering team, with your work deployed in cinemas around the globe. Using disciplined engineering practices such as coverage-driven verification, design automation, and continuous process improvement, you'll help deliver the quality and reliability that define Dolby's industry-leading cinema products. In return, you'll find meaningful technical challenges, opportunities for professional growth, and a flexible work environment where your contributions have visible impact.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and verify RTL solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog for FPGA IP blocks and subsystem-level functionality.
Develop, enhance, and execute functional testbenches to validate designs, measure coverage, and ensure product robustness.
Implement designs on target FPGA devices, create and maintain timing constraints, and drive timing closure for assigned modules.
Bring up and debug new hardware platforms, including FPGA programming, device-level validation, and system-level testing.
Participate in FPGA and hardware design reviews, providing technical insight, identifying risks, and recommending improvements.
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture specifications, design guidelines, and knowledge-sharing materials.
Contribute to simulation, automation, and verification methodologies that support high-quality product development.
Collaborate closely with hardware, software, systems, and product engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
Help maintain engineering excellence by sharing knowledge and providing guidance to teammates when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience, Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience, or equivalent engineering experience.
Strong understanding of RTL design principles and FPGA development methodologies.
Proficiency with VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
Experience using RTL simulation and debugging tools such as Questa or ModelSim.
Experience with class-based verification methodologies using SystemVerilog.
Familiarity with reusable verification environments and coverage-driven verification techniques.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and implementation options.
Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Tcl, shell scripting, or similar technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of image processing, image formats, color processing, or audio/video processing pipelines.
Experience with MATLAB or similar numerical analysis and modeling environments.
Experience developing FPGA solutions for high-performance signal processing, imaging, multimedia, or video applications.
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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $141,200 - $193,900, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12
Equal Employment Opportunity
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