Senior FPGA Architect, Control Systems

Berkeley, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Rigetti is seeking a Senior FPGA Architect to join the development of FPGA-based control hardware used to drive our quantum this role you will define FPGA architectures implement high-performance digital logic and collaborate closely with hardware firmware and quantum engineering teams to build scalable low-latency control systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve a custom microprocessor responsible for waveform generation and critical logic to operate a quantum computer
Work closely with hardware firmware and software teams to define architecture data flow and interfaces.
Implement simulate and verify designs including DSP pipelines control logic and high-speed I/O.
Optimize designs for latency resource utilization and robustness in production environments.
Develop and maintain testbenches verification flows and CI.
Support bring-up lab validation and debugging in collaboration with Quantum Engineering on actual quantum computers.
Contribute to the long-term roadmap for the architecture of Rigettis control systems.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in FPGA design and development for complex mixed signal systems.
Experience architecting a new design from the ground-up
Proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL along with experience using an industry-standard FPGA toolchain (Xilinx Intel/Altera or similar).
Strong understanding of at least one of processor architecture design (memory bandwidth caches instruction decoding latency etc.) and/or digital signal processing (filter design and implementation IIR FIR FFT polyphase filters multi-rate systems).
Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (e.g. PCIe JESD SERDES).
Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals: timing closure CDC reset strategies resource utilization and verification.
Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with RF/microwave or mixed-signal systems
Familiarity with ASIC design
Experience with real-time control systems data acquisition or instrumentation.
Exposure to quantum computing test and measurement equipment and the scientific python stack.

$155000 - $190000 a year

Base Salary

Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries equity medical dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan a paid parental leave program rejuvenation days and avacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.

As engineering leaders we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology meant to serve all of humanity cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women minorities and other under-represented groups are encouraged.

About Rigetti

Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise government and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The companys proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industrys first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1 the industrys first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States U.K. and Australia. Learn more at .

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