RTL Verification Engineer for Quantum Control Stack

Rotterdam Innovation City; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qblox in the Netherlands seeks a Digital Verification Engineer to drive RTL verification strategy and build robust testbenches for FPGA/RTL modules and full systems. You will collaborate with Digital Design and Embedded Software teams, influence architecture, and push verification methodologies using industry best practices.

You’ll gain deep exposure to the quantum control stack and work in a highly international team that values ownership and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in RTL verification within an R&D environment.
• Expertise in verification planning and implementing self-checking testbenches.
• Fluent in SystemVerilog/UVM and a strong grasp of Python (OOP).
• Hands-on with Cadence Xcelium and Synopsys VCS; solid understanding of VHDL.
• Familiarity with processor and bus-system architectures (AMBA AXI, Avalon).
• Proficient with Git for version control and a results-driven mindset with accountability.
• Nice-to-haves: Cocotb and PyUVM; experience with CI/CD (GitLab), container tech (Docker/Podman), C/C++, or lab-based validation.

Responsibilities

• Own the Verification: autonomously develop robust, metric-driven testbenches for FPGA/RTL modules and full systems.
• Bridge the Disciplines: collaborate with Digital Design and Embedded Software to analyze requirements and verify solutions.
• Interpret Complexity: work with design specs and vendor docs for FPGAs, ASICs, and software.
• Drive Methodology: suggest and implement new tools and advancements in verification (e.g., Cocotb, PyUVM).
• Analyze & Evaluate: interpret VHDL code to ensure effective verification coverage with designers in the loop.

Skills

SystemVerilog/UVM

Python (OOP)

Cocotb

PyUVM

VHDL understanding

AMBA AXI / Avalon familiarity

Git for version control

Tools

Cadence Xcelium

Synopsys VCS

Docker/Podman

Job description

Qblox in the Netherlands seeks a Digital Verification Engineer to drive RTL verification strategy and build robust testbenches for FPGA/RTL modules and full systems. You will collaborate with Digital Design and Embedded Software teams, influence architecture, and push verification methodologies using industry best practices.

You’ll gain deep exposure to the quantum control stack and work in a highly international team that values ownership and technical excellence.