Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Quantum Computing

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced RTL/embedded engineer to deliver quantum-focused hardware solutions. Lead RTL development using SpinalHDL and standard HDLs within a Linux environment, and contribute to test benches and lab validation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, code quality, and active participation in design reviews, with opportunities to mentor and guide small projects in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS or related field; 8+ years work experience.
• Expertise in Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Comfort in Linux development environments.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Software engineering practices: testing, revision control (git), error-handling, documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver embedded solutions for quantum apps.
• Develop testable, scalable RTL using SpinalHDL.
• Troubleshoot in lab and test bench environments.
• Architect processing chains with analytical models to meet design requirements.
• Apply modern software engineering practices including CI pipelines and automated builds.
• Participate in design, code, and data reviews.

Skills

RTL Development

SpinalHDL

Collaboration

Communication

Testing

CI/CD

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science or related field

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Linux

Python

Bash

Git

SpinalHDL

Nix/Yocto/Buildroot (embedded Linux builds)

Rust

Job description

• Collaborate with physicists and electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering teams to deliver embedded system solutions for quantum applications
• Develop testable, performant, and scalable RTL using SpinalHDL
• Perform hands-on tuning and troubleshooting in laboratory and test bench environments
• Architect processing chains with supporting analytical models to ensure critical design requirements are met
• Apply modern software engineering practices, including revision control, CI pipelines, static analysis tools, and automated build pipelines
• Participate in design, code, and data reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior work experience
• Expertise in industry standard hardware descriptive languages: Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL
• Comfort working in a Linux development environment
• Experience with standard scripting languages: Python and bash
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Software engineering skills including testing, revision control (git), error-handling, readability, documentation, and general code health
• Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise
• Preferred: Expertise with AMD Xilinx programmable logic devices, especially Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC
• Preferred: Experience developing RTL in Scala / SpinalHDL
• Preferred: HDL development for RF waveform synthesis and processing, modern closed-loop control systems, image processing, or matrix arithmetic accelerators
• Preferred: Familiarity with Embedded Linux OS distribution builds using nix, Yocto, or Buildroot
• Preferred: Experience with compiled languages for Linux and baremetal targets, especially Rust
• Preferred: Experience leading small technical teams or projects

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing RTL using SpinalHDL and industry-standard hardware descriptive languages such as Verilog and VHDL, while applying modern software engineering practices in a collaborative team environment. Proficient in Linux development and scripting languages, with a focus on continuous improvement and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RTL Development Using SpinalHDL
• Expertise In Verilog, System Verilog, Or VHDL
• Linux Development Environment
• Scripting Languages: Python And Bash
• Experience With AMD Xilinx Programmable Logic Devices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• RTL Development
• SpinalHDL
• Verilog
• System Verilog
• VHDL
• Linux Development
• Python
• Bash
• Testing And Revision Control
• Error-Handling

Soft Skills

• Good Verbal And Written Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• Quantum Applications
• Embedded Systems
• RF Waveform Synthesis
• Closed-Loop Control Systems
• Image Processing
• Matrix Arithmetic Accelerators

Tools & Technologies

• CI Pipelines
• Static Analysis Tools
• Automated Build Pipelines
• Embedded Linux OS
• Nix
• Yocto
• Buildroot