Firmware Engineer

Shift5 is a rapidly growing scale-up that specializes in cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for operational technology (OT) systems. We're looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our growing Product Engineering team.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in FPGA design and testing, preferably with VHDL.
• Knowledge of AXI4 and AXI4-Stream protocols.
• Experience with scripting languages (TCL, Bash, Python, etc.).
• Experience designing HDL simulations (ModelSim, GHDL, or similar).
• Experience with embedded software development (C, C++, or similar).
• Comfortable debugging firmware, software, and hardware issues.
• Proficient with the Linux command line environment.
• Experience with Git or similar version control, and CI/CD automations.
• Experience with formal FPGA design verification is a plus.
• Experience with Linux kernel driver development is a plus.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $125,000-200,000
• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)