Talent.com
FPGA Engineer
FPGA EngineerPlanet Labs PBC • San Francisco, CA, United States
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer

Planet Labs PBC • San Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.30_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Planet, where you'll play a pivotal role supporting our FPGA based designs, which are fundamental to the imaging operations of our cutting-edge satellites. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and validation of our new designs and the improvement of our FPGA build tools and testing infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with a diverse group of engineers, including electrical, RF, camera, and firmware specialists, to deliver fully validated designs for our satellites.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Planet's mission and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role will appeal to candidates who are looking for opportunities to take an organization to the next level and are deeply mission-driven.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

  • Collaborate with RTL/EE/SW engineers to bring up new boards in the lab, to validate and debug new releases, and to automate hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Improve and build new features for our FPGA tools and infrastructure.
  • Work with manufacturing test engineers to develop production testing flows to ensure our designs perform as expected after launch.
  • Implement FPGA modules under the guidance of senior engineers.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar with 2+ years of experience.
  • Experience with writing SystemVerilog for RTL design and verification.
  • Familiarity with scripting and programming (Python, C++, shell).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git).
  • Familiarity with lab-based debug of electrical systems (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Experience with Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and Versal.
  • Experience in validating hardware/software interfaces.
  • Experience testing high speed serial protocols including PCIe/NVMe, MIPI, CameraLink, JESD204B, etc.

Application Deadline:

March 17, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
  • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Equity
  • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
  • Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range
$114,200—$147,200 USD

Why we care so much about Belonging.
We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.

Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

[job_alerts.create_a_job]

FPGA Engineer • San Francisco, CA, United States

[internal_linking.similar_jobs]

Firmware Engineer

AttoTude inc.Menlo Park, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Join Our Innovative Team and Shape the Future of Technology.AttoTude is looking for passionate individuals who are eager to join us in revolutionizing data centers with our groundbreaking interconn...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

NotableSan Mateo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Notable is the leading healthcare AI platform for transforming workforce productivity.Health systems, hospitals, and payers use Notable to improve healthcare quality, close gaps in patient care, dr...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Firmware Engineer

Echo NeurotechnologiesSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions.Our mission is to deliver cu...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

R&D Engineer I

PenumbraAlameda, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

The Research and Development Engineer I engineers, designs, and develops new products or changes to existing products, processes, and equipment.Performs testing, implementation, and documentation o...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Forward Deployed Engineer

CervinSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Arkestro’s Predictive Procurement accelerates enterprise spend transformation, using AI and game theory to unlock trapped savings and reduce risk, enabling teams to influence significantly more spe...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Senior Firmware Engineer

ConfidentialAlameda, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

A fast-growing climate-tech startup is developing a hardware plugin that injects hydrogen into shipping container ship engines, boosting energy efficiency by 30%.It’s a major sustainability initiat...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - SF

OpenAISan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

OpenAI's Forward Deployed Engineering team partners with customers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems.We embed deeply with users to solve high-leverage problems.We move quickly ...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Product Engineer (FDE)

Partly Group LimitedSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Note: Partly is headquartered in the UK, with a Product and Engineering HQ in Christchurch, New Zealand, and an early presence in San Francisco, USA.If you are based outside of a Hub, we will fly y...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

GTM Engineer

Delve Technologies IncSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Full-time • In-Person • San Francisco.We need a technical, scrappy, systems-obsessed operator to join what we genuinely believe is one of the best growth teams on the planet.You'll work directly wi...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Forward Deployed Engineer

Opal ServicesSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

At Opal, we're building modern identity governance for the AI era-intelligent access management that empowers enterprises to move fast while staying secure.Our mission is to bring clarity, control,...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Sr. GNC Orbit Controls Engineer

Xona Space Systems, IncBurlingame, CA, United States
[job_card.permanent]

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Senior GNC Engineer

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B CorporationSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

We are partnering with a cutting‑edge UAV startup with offices in San Francisco and Austin.They are seeking a highly skilled Aerospace/GNC Engineer to lead a pivotal project, shaping the next gener...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Senior Firmware Engineer

Foundation RoboticsSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reduci...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Senior Autonomy Engineer - Controls

SkydioSan Mateo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artifici...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

PD Engineer

ALTENSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Block-level physical implementation from RTL to GDSII, focusing on timing, power, and area (PPA) optimization for high-speed SerDes and interconnect subsystems.Architect implementation strategies f...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Senior Firmware Engineer

GridwareSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid.We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Lead Engineer | AI-Powered Governance Platform (DeFi)

Cross Border Talents Recruiting LtdSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

About the job Lead Engineer | AI-Powered Governance Platform (DeFi).AI | DeFi | Data Infrastructure | Automation Systems.This role sits at the center of a major transformation - building an.This is...[internal_linking.show_more]

 • [job_card.promoted]

Cryo Systems Engineer, Hibernation Team

UntilSan Francisco, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]

A biotechnology firm in California seeks an experienced engineer to join their hibernation team.You will develop hardware and software systems for cryopreservation, focusing on innovative technolog...[internal_linking.show_more]