Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Position Summary

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup we embrace a results-driven fast-paced and customer-focused approach to innovation. We are seeking self-motivated energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward. We encourage applications from engineers with expertise in high-performance signal processing in programmable logic particularly those with experience in RF waveform synthesis high-bandwidth control servos image processing or math accelerators.

At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results urgency and customer-focused innovation:

• We break down barriers between disciplines stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact.
• We thrive in uncertainty embracing challenges as opportunities.
• We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail.
• We take bold calculated risks to drive progress.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Collaborate with physicists and across electrical software and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications.
• Develop testable performant and scalable RTL using SpinalHDL.
• Support hands on tuning and troubleshooting in laboratory and test bench environments
• Architect processing chains with supporting analytical models to ensure that critical design requirements are met.
• Embrace best modern software engineering practices to ensure robustness and maintainability and facilitate collaboration. This includes leveraging revision control CI pipelines static analysis tools and automated build pipelines.
• Participate in design code and data reviews.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior work experience.
• Expertise in working with industry standard hardware descriptive languages (Verilog System Verilog or VHDL)
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment and working with standard scripting languages (Python bash)
• Good verbal and written communication skills able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Good collaboration skills able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
• Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing revision control (git) error-handling readability documentation general code health etc.
• Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise working with AMD Xilinx programmable logic devices (especially Zynq Ultrascale MPSoC).
• Experience developing RTL in high level functional languages (especially Scala / SpinalHDL)
• Expertise in developing HDL for one or more of the following applications:
• RF waveform synthesis and processing
• Modern closed-loop control systems (e.g. state space controllers)
• Image processing
• Matrix arithmetic accelerators
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux OS distribution builds (nix Yocto or Buildroot)
• Experience working with compiled languages for Linux and baremetal targets (especially Rust)
• Experience leading small technical teams or projects

The targeted salary range for this role is $131000 to $175000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical Dental Vision and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment

Equal Opportunity

Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love your gender identity and expression skin color age appearance disability neurodiversity DNA military/veteran status citizenship and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued welcomed and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications performance merits as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC