About the job
About BRINC:
BRINC is at the forefront of revolutionizing public safety through an innovative suite of life-saving technologies. Our mission began with the creation of advanced drones and ruggedized communication devices, enabling access to hazardous areas and fostering communication to help de-escalate critical situations. Currently, we are pioneering the implementation of 911 response networks, whereby drones are deployed to 911 incidents to provide real-time visual intelligence, enhancing safety and enabling more effective responses. Our state-of-the-art solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies nationwide, and we have successfully raised over $150 million from esteemed investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang, and others. At BRINC, we are dedicated to attracting the brightest minds to join us in our mission of empowering first responders to save lives.
About This Role:
We are looking for an experienced Principal FPGA Engineer to spearhead the design and development of sophisticated FPGA-based systems for our autonomous drones and public safety products. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing high-performance video pipelines, sensor interfaces, and real-time processing systems that enhance perception and data management. As a technical leader, you will foster innovation, mentor fellow engineers, and collaborate across various teams to deliver cutting-edge hardware acceleration and digital systems that empower life-saving robotic devices in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of FPGA systems for video, sensor, and communication pipelines.
Develop and optimize logic for high-speed digital interfaces including MIPI CSI/DSI, LVDS, HDMI, PCIe, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Implement memory controllers, DMA engines, and streaming architectures to facilitate real-time data transfer.
Optimize FPGA designs focusing on performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization.
Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless FPGA integration into embedded platforms.
Implement FPGA acceleration for real-time image signal processing (ISP) and video enhancement pipelines.
Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
7+ years of hands-on FPGA design and development experience in complex systems.
Proficient in VHDL/Verilog and FPGA development tools.
Strong understanding of digital signal processing principles and applications.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
