Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer, Quantum Sensing

Clutch Canada; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum‑level health coverage

Health and dependent care FSA

Employer 401(k) contributions

20 days of paid time off

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

IonQ, through Vector Atomic, is seeking an Associate Firmware Engineer to build embedded software for next‑generation quantum sensing instruments at our Pleasanton, CA site. You will work with world‑class physicists and hardware engineers on real‑time control systems that directly enable precision measurement at the frontier of quantum technology.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, production‑quality C/C++ for embedded processors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited program.
• Demonstrated ability to write production‑quality C/C++ for small embedded processors.
• Experience writing interrupt service routines, peripheral drivers, and multi‑threaded firmware using RTOSs and/or bare‑metal environments.

Responsibilities

• Write and verify embedded firmware for ST microcontrollers, including COTS devices and MCUs integrated into custom ASICs
• Implement control algorithms critical to the operation of high‑precision quantum sensing instruments
• Develop peripheral drivers for mixed‑signal devices, working directly from electronic schematics
• Partner with hardware engineers on board testing and bring‑up activities
• Contribute to a rigorous engineering culture through code reviews, GitHub task tickets, and retrospectives
• Clearly document and communicate your work in a highly collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

Python scripting

Lab equipment

Debugging

Education

BSc/MSc in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Git

Oscilloscopes

Embedded toolchains

Job description

IonQ, through Vector Atomic, is seeking an Associate Firmware Engineer to build embedded software for next‑generation quantum sensing instruments at our Pleasanton, CA site. You will work with world‑class physicists and hardware engineers on real‑time control systems that directly enable precision measurement at the frontier of quantum technology.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, production‑quality C/C++ for embedded processors,