Firmware Engineer II - FPGA-based, Data-Driven Systems

Monarch Quantum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer匹

Job summary

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Firmware Engineer 2 in San Diego to build FPGA-based solutions and robust interfaces for ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers. You’ll work across hardware, firmware, and software teams in a startup-friendly environment, applying rigorous testing and documentation practices.

The role requires hands-on development with C/C++ in real-time embedded systems, plus strong FPGA experience and a proactive, collaborative mindset to grow engineering practices and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of FPGA/Embedded development experience.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and FPGA simulation/verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA-based solutions utilizing hybrid C/C++ microprocessor and HDL fabric architectures.
• Design and develop robust interfaces to ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers.
• Perform integration and verification testing of hardware and firmware platforms.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and software engineers across teams.
• Maintain clear and well-structured documentation.
• Support mentorship and knowledge sharing to grow team competency.

Skills

FPGA/Embedded Development

C/C++ (RT)

Digital logic

Xilinx Vivado/Vitis

FPGA simulation/verification

Hybrid SOC architectures

Bring-up & debug

Protocols: SPI/I2C/Ethernet/Serial

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado/Vitis

Job description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a Firmware Engineer 2 in San Diego to build FPGA-based solutions and robust interfaces for ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers. You’ll work across hardware, firmware, and software teams in a startup-friendly environment, applying rigorous testing and documentation practices.

The role requires hands-on development with C/C++ in real-time embedded systems, plus strong FPGA experience and a proactive, collaborative mindset to grow engineering practices and data integrity.