Posted 3 months ago
FPGA Engineer
@ Cerebras Systems
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Cerebras Systems is hiring an FPGA Engineer for its Host and Network IO Team. The role owns the in-chassis IO subsystem, including RoCE v2 network interfaces, a programmable switching fabric and serial IO to the WSE, and covers RTL design, bitstream production and bring-up. The posting requires 5+ years of production FPGA experience, or a graduate degree plus 3 years.
Responsibilities:
- Own in-chassis IO subsystem and RoCE v2 interfaces
- Improve RTL and implement next-gen FPGA designs
- Produce production-ready FPGA bitstreams
- Drive network performance debug of AI clusters
- Lead cross-functional technical projects
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of production FPGA experience, or Master's/PhD plus 3 years
- Verilog development in Git-based repositories
- FPGA place-and-route, timing closure and debug
- Knowledge of TCP, RoCE and Wireshark
- Familiarity with network switch environments
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred), Doctorate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
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Cerebras Systems
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The World's Fastest AI Inference
Full company description
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up. Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the largest AI supercomputers on Earth, while abstracting away the complexity of traditional distributed computing. From sub-second inference speeds to breakthrough training performance, Cerebras makes it easier to build and deploy state-of-the-art AI—from proprietary enterprise models to open-source projects downloaded millions of times. Here’s what makes our platform different: 🔦 Sub-second reasoning – Instant intelligence and real-time responsiveness, even at massive scale ⚡ Blazing-fast inference – Up to 100x performance gains over traditional AI infrastructure 🧠 Agentic AI in action – Models that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously 🌍 Scalable infrastructure – Built to move from prototype to global deployment without friction Cerebras solutions are available in the Cerebras Cloud or on-prem, serving leading enterprises, research labs, and government agencies worldwide. 👉 Learn more: www.cerebras.ai Join us: https://cerebras.net/careers/
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Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up. Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Semiconductor Manufacturing |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Sunnyvale, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | artificial intelligencedeep learningnatural language processinginferencemachine learningllmAIenterprise AIand fast inference |
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Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
About The Role
The Host and Network IO Team develops the full IO path implementation between a distributed system of server nodes, through the cluster, down to the custom RoCE network stack implemented in Cerebras' system, and over the proprietary IOs onto the WSE. As an FPGA developer on the team, you will own the in-chassis IO subsystem consisting of i) several cluster-facing RoCE v2 network interfaces via a custom implementation of the RDMA protocol; ii) a large programmable switching fabric; and iii) Serial IO communication with the Cerebras WSE via a proprietary protocol. You will interface between AI application-level IO teams, cluster architecture teams, and embedded software teams to develop solutions that optimize bandwidth and latency while minimizing congestion, pauses, pause spreading, unfairness, etc. The scope of work spans multiple generations of hardware products from improvements to presently deployed hardware, implementation of upcoming systems, and design/architecting of future next-gen architectures.
Responsibilities
Lead full chassis-to-wafer IO architecture and design
Improve current RTL, implement next-gen FPGA design, define future IO architectures
Produce production-ready bitstreams for deployment into large clusters running customer inference services
Work with DV team to prevent bug slips and simplify debug
Optimize bandwidth/latency over FPGA datapath and all IO interfaces
Interface with board team facilitating and executing board bringup
Drive network performance debug of large AI clusters
Integrate leading edge networking technologies and protocols
Lead cross-functional technical projects spanning multiple teams and integrating diverse software and hardware components to deliver an improved network IO solution.
Foster clear and effective communication across teams and stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
5+ years industry experience generating production FPGA solutions, OR Master's/PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering + 3 years industry experience,
Proficiency in Verilog development in Git based repo
Highly productive with FPGA placement & routing, timing closure, simulation, debug, and other FPGA tools/workflows
Network protocol familiarity (TCP, RoCE) and network debug tools such as Wireshark
Knowledge of network switch environments or willingness to learn (Arista, Juniper, etc.).
AI-augmented development environment
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here!
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.
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