Introduction: Bluespec, Inc. is a hardware design startup based in Waltham, Massachusetts that is building the next generation of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Bluespec's toolset, which is based on functional programming technology, delivers a high-level design and verification environment to current Verilog and VHDL designers of ASICs and FPGAs. Bluespec is the first high-level synthesis product that accelerates the design cycle and reduces verification costs while retaining the ability to deliver no-compromise hardware. Bluespec's technical team includes the noted programming-language luminaries Rishiyur Nikhil and Joe Stoy. Join Bluespec and be part of what's next in silicon design! For further details, please visit our website: www.bluespec.com Positions: Multiple openings for both entry-level and senior software engineers Roles and responsibilities: - Software engineers have end-to-end ownership of features and components within Bluespec's hardware synthesis and simulation toolset - starting with definition and continuing through architecture, implementation, testing and documentation. - They work directly with customers to resolve their critical technical issues. When necessary, they are also responsible for training new customers on the Bluespec toolset and being a "first contact" for customer support. - Engineers also must develop a strong, customer-focused understanding of Bluespec's product suite. They apply that understanding to developing prototype designs to flesh out new capabilities as well as testing and benchmarking existing features. - Engineers are also expected to be flexible and adapt to changing roles and responsibilities over time as the technical and business needs of the company evolve. Requirements: - BS/MS/Ph.D degree with Computer Science or Electrical Engineering as a major - Strong programming background with a wide variety of languages (languages of specific interest include Haskell, C, Tcl/Tk and Perl) - Functional programming experience strongly preferred - Hardware design experience strongly preferred - Knowledge of Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog/SystemC is a plus - Knowledge of current EDA products is a plus - Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly-changing environment - Working knowledge of Linux/UNIX/Windows Where to Apply: Applicants should send resumes to skp@bluespec.com (Sathyam Pattanam, VP Engineering) or careers@bluespec.com (Human Resources). Principals only - no agencies, please.