Senior FPGA Engineer - Control Systems

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Atom Computing seeks a skilled FPGA engineer to help implement control systems for our quantum computers, reporting to the Control Systems Manager. This role may be based in Boulder, CO, with consideration for Austin, TX and Berkeley, CA locations.

You will design FPGA-based control functions for high-speed waveform generation, image acquisition, and digital control loops, and develop interfaces for software control and monitoring.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience.
• Experience with FPGA, RTL design, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test FPGA-based control functions for high-speed arbitrary waveform generation, image acquisition, and digital control loops
• Design efficient communications interfaces for software control, analysis, and monitoring
• Develop functional block specifications based on system level requirements
• Perform logic design and verification using Vivado (SystemVerilog and IP Catalog)
• Write test procedures, perform component and system level testing and debug, document test results

Skills

FPGA design

SystemVerilog

C/C++

Python

Linux

Xilinx Vivado

Git

Education

BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Vivado

Zynq SoCs

Git

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in quantum computing.

We are seeking a FPGA engineer to assist in the implementation of the control systems for our quantum computers. This position will report to the Control Systems Manager.

Candidates will also be considered for Atom's location in Austin, TX and Berkeley, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test FPGA-based control functions for high-speed arbitrary waveform generation, image acquisition, and digital control loops
• Design efficient communications interfaces for software control, analysis, and monitoring
• Develop functional block specifications based on system level requirements
• Perform logic design and verification using Vivado (SystemVerilog and IP Catalog)
• Write test procedures, perform component and system level testing and debug, document test results

Required Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self‑motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred, VHDL acceptable)
• Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design and functions
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado and Zynq SoCs
• Familiarity with Git version control and FPGA design best practices.
• Integration, debug, and test experience with prototype electronics assemblies.
• Programming skills including C, C++, and Python in a Linux environment
• Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts to put work in context.
• RF electronics / software‑defined radio experience are pluses.
• Analog electronics design experience is a plus
• Experience with embedded Linux (Yocto) a plus

Benefits

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short‑ and long‑term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.