Dolby Laboratories

Sr. FPGA Design & Verification Engineer

Dolby Laboratories • $137K — $188K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Consumer Technology
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 2+ years or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of professional experience in engineering or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of RTL design principles and FPGA development methodologies.
  • Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog for hardware description.
  • Experience with RTL simulation and debugging tools like Questa or ModelSim.
  • Familiarity with class-based verification methodologies using SystemVerilog and coverage-driven techniques.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills, especially in evaluating technical tradeoffs.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Tcl, or shell scripting.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and verify RTL solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.
  • Develop and execute testbenches to validate designs and ensure robust product performance.
  • Implement designs on FPGA devices and manage timing closure for assigned modules.
  • Debug new hardware platforms, including programming and system-level testing.
  • Participate in design reviews to provide insights and propose improvements.
  • Create and maintain documentation, specifications, and knowledge-sharing resources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with influential projects.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in the cinema engineering space.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join Dolby's Cinema Engineering team and help shape the future of cinematic entertainment. As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you'll design and verify FPGA-based solutions for next-generation cinema servers, audio processors, and HDR projection systems that power premium movie experiences worldwide. You'll own FPGA IP blocks and subsystem designs, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and contribute to advanced verification environments supporting image and audio processing pipelines.

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 $137,100 - $188,300, 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.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment and communications at the cinema, at home, at work, and on mobile devices. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), personal computers (PCs), gaming consoles, mobile devices, and digital radio; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in media devices; Dolby AC-4, an audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for home theaters, cinemas, device speakers, mobile devices, and headphones. Its audio technologies also comprise Dolby Digital, a digital audio coding technology that provides multichannel sound in the home; Dolby Digital Plus, a digital audio coding technology that delivers audio quality for streaming, downloaded, and broadcast content; Dolby TrueHD, a digital audio coding technology for content providers; Dolby Vision, an imaging technology for cinema, digital TV, and other consumer devices; and HEVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency to support delivery of Ultra HD and other video content. In addition, the company designs and manufactures audio and imaging products, such as digital cinema servers, Dolby Cinema audio products, and other products for the film production, cinema, television broadcast, and entertainment industries. Further, it offers services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. The company serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, and video game designers. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Dolby Laboratories
Size
2,368 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$317.8 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
DLB
* Ladders Estimates

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