Senior QPU Software Engineer (FPGA)

SeniorFPGA Engineer-Quantum Computing Control Systems

Company Overview

Join QuEraComputingsengineering team to develop cutting-edge FPGA systems for neutral atom quantum computers. Youll workon real-time control systems that manipulate individual atoms with microsecond precision enabling breakthrough quantumalgorithmsand applications.

Role Summary

Were seekinga Senior FPGA Engineer to design implement and optimize high-performance FPGA systems for quantum computing applications. Youll work on complex real-time control systems high-speed data acquisition and precision timingsystems that are criticalto our quantumcomputersoperation.

Key Responsibilities

Core FPGA Development

• Design and implementSystem Verilogmodules for quantumcontrolsystems including:
• Scheduled multitonegenerators for RF/microwave quantum gates
• Real-time pulsesequencers for lasercontrol
• High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces (16-bit4 samples/clock)
• Hardware-acceleratedimageprocessing for atomdetection
• Develop and maintain Ulti-board FPGA designs(Xilinx Zynq UltraScale RFSoC)
• Implement high-speed serialinterfaces (CoaXPress Aurora AXI4-Stream)
• Design clock domain crossing logic with proper CDC verification
• Optimizeresource utilization and timing closure for complex designs

System Integration & Verification

• Createcomprehensive testbenches using System Verilog and Python (cocotb)
• Develop simulationmodels forquantum control peripherals
• Implement formal verification for criticaltiming constraints
• Designandvalidate real-timetriggerand synchronization systems
• Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues

Performance& Reliability

• Optimize data through put for high-bandwidth quantum control signals
• Implement errordetection andrecovery mechanisms
• Designrobustclocking architectures formulti-domain systems
• Develop monitoring and diagnostics for system health
• Ensure deterministic timing for quantum gate operations

Technical Requirements

Essential Skills

• 5 years FPGA developmentexperience with Xilinx UltraScale devices
• Expert-level System Verilog with modern verificationmethodologies
• Experience withhigh-speed serial protocols (Aurora AXI4 PCIe Ethernet)
• Real-time systems design with microsecond timingrequirements
• Digital signalprocessing implementationin FPGAs
• Clock domain crossing design and verification
• Python programming for test automation and data analysis

PreferredQualifications

• RF/microwave systems experience (frequency synthesis phase-locked loops)
• High-speedADC/DAC interfaces (JESD204B/C RFSoC experience)
• Image processing algorithms (centroid detection pattern recognition)
• Formalverification using System Verilog assertions
• CoaXPress or camera interface experience
• AWS/cloud development environments
• Familiar with High Level Synthesis and Vivado block design

TechnicalStack

• FPGA Tools: Vivado 2022.2 VitisPetaLinux
• Languages: SystemVerilog Verilog Python TCL
• Verification: UVMcocotb pytestformal verification
• Protocols: AXI4 AXI4-Stream AuroraCoaXPressSPI I2C
• Boards: Xilinx ZCU102/111/216 RFSoC platforms
• Development: Git CI/CD AWS EC2 Linux

Project Examples

Youll workon systems like:

• Quantum Gate Control: 8-channel RF tone generators with 0.1 Hz frequencyresolution
• Atom Detection: Real-time image processing at1 Gbps data rates
• Precision Timing: Synchronized control sequences with <1 μs jitter
• Data Acquisition: High-speed captureof quantum measurementresults
• System Integration: Multi-boardcoordination for scalable quantum computers

WhatWeOffer

• Cutting-edge technology: Work on the forefront of quantum computing
• High-impact projects: Yourcode directly enables quantumalgorithms
• Technical growth: Learn quantum physics while advancing FPGA skills
• Collaborative environment: Work with physicists softwareengineers and system architects

Success Metrics

• Design Quality: Clean well-documentedand maintainable SystemVerilog code
• Performance: Meeting timing requirementsfor real-time quantum control
• Reliability: Robust errorhandling and system monitoring
• Innovation: Proposingand implementing improvements to quantum control systems
• Collaboration: Effective communication with cross-functional teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelors/masters in electrical engineering Computer Engineering or Physics
• 5 years FPGA development with complex real-time systems
• Experience withquantum computing RF systems or precision instrumentation preferred
• Strongproblem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for technicaldocumentation and team collaboration

Why This Role Matters

Quantum computers represent the next frontier in computing with potential to revolutionize cryptography optimization and scientific simulation. As an FPGA engineer on our team youll build the hardware foundation that makes quantum algorithms possible - controlling individual atoms with unprecedented precision to create the quantum states that power breakthrough applications. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale quantum computers and bring quantum advantage to real-world problems. This is an opportunity to shape the future of computing while advancing your technical expertise in cutting-edge FPGA development.

This role offers the uniqueopportunity to combine advanced FPGA engineering with quantum physics workingon systems thatoperate at the fundamental limits ofprecision and timing. If youre passionate about both hardware engineering and quantum computing this is the perfect role to advance both your technical skills and career.

Salary is 140000 to 190000 We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors including as geographic placement role-specific knowledge skills and/or addition to our base salary offerings we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

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QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race religion color national origin gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.