Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Hardware/Software Engineer to join our Compression Silicon Team. This remote position, open to candidates across the US, involves supporting projects that are validation and certification centric. The ideal candidate will gain exposure to all areas of compression, which is the backbone of every pipeline, providing lots of visibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop scripts to automate the testing and verification process
• Understand the functional C-models for compression standards
• Analyze and modify C-models to optimize performance
• Develop testbench and verification environment for Verilog/SV code
• Analyze the performance of compression IPs using various metrics such as PSNR error map and visually lossless
• Standardize algorithm testing proposals for different images and document them using Python
• Build scripts to run different models, debug scripts quickly, and work with vendors to obtain hardware IDs
• Ensure all requirements are met in Verilog, SystemVerilog, or C
• Run images and simulations, extract numbers, and perform analysis

Essential Skills

• Familiarity with Python and C, with the ability to write scripts to analyze and compare the performance of different compression standards
• Understanding of C-Model
• Experience in hardware programming
• Familiarity with video/image processing, with a preference for video/image compression
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to the engineering field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Former experience at Meta
• Creativity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to ramp up quickly on technical aspects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Work Environment

This position is remote, open to candidates across the US. The role involves a mix of software (70%) and hardware (30%) tasks. You will work with various technologies and equipment, and the environment will be dynamic, requiring collaboration and communication skills. The dress code is casual as this is a remote position.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.