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We are looking for an exceptional C++ software engineer to join the Protium Software Development Team to develop and enhance the Protium FPGA-Based Prototyping product  which is used by leading  CPU/GPU/HyperScaler companies for pre-Silicon software validation of their  SOC’s. 

You  will develop new algorithms and optimizations for QoR (Quality of Results) and performance for the Protium Compiler working with a small team of super star engineers to develop our next generation FPGA based verification platform.

Responsibilities:

Implement new algorithm and enhancements in C/C++ based code to implement the software stack for the FPGA based platform with special focus on synthesis / technology mapping.Develop the EDA automation flow for the platform with other engineers. Write Design Specifications and Unit Tests for your code

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelors in Computer Science,  Electrical /Computer Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or Masters and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or PhD with thesis in a relevant area. Ideally you are a solid contributor in the FPGA or ASIC prototyping/synthesis/verification space and have delivered great QoR on these platforms.You are well renowned for your excellent programming skills in C/C++ and you document your work clearly and love talking about it to your team.  You are very comfortable with Verilog or SystemVerilog and understand digital circuits .Usage of  popular logic  simulators and some experience in multi-threaded/ concurrent programming are pluses.The role requires exceptional  software skills and Object Oriented Programming experience to be a good matchKnowledge and experience of ML / AI algorithms and deployment in production code a plus

The annual salary range for California is $110,600 to $205,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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