Senior Quantum Embedded Engineer

Quantumcircuits; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Circuits Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join their team in New Haven, CT. The successful candidate will focus on developing critical signal processing and real-time control for quantum computing systems.

The role requires expertise in Python, System Verilog, and experience with AMD Xilinx RFSoC. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and be effective collaborators within a small team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of FPGA development experience with Verilog/System Verilog.
• Proficient in Python and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical signal processing and real-time control systems.
• Contribute to architecture discussions with hardware designers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, develop unit tests.

Skills

Python

System Verilog

AMD Xilinx RFSoC

Mixed signal processing

System architecture design

Linux

C/C++

Git version control

CI/CD pipelines

Education

BSEE or BSCE

MSEE or MSCE preferred

Tools

Xilinx Pynq framework

Cocotb

Xilinx tool-chains

Job description

At Quantum Circuits Inc., we are building the world’s first truly algorithmic quantum computers to achieve transformational computing capabilities. Our full‑stack quantum computing platform uses superconducting devices along with a modular, robust, and scalable architecture. Our unique approach is based on a decade of technology research and breakthroughs at Yale University’s world‑renowned quantum labs.

We are seeking an experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our dynamic team and work on developing critical signal processing and real‑time control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, System Verilog for synthesis and simulation, AMD Xilinx RFSoC, mixed signal processing, and system architecture design. Candidates should have a proven track record of tackling difficult FPGA problems and the ability to be productive in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Strong Python skills with an emphasis on performance in embedded systems
• Experience with Xilinx Pynq framework
• Pynq device driver development experience
• Linux system programming and device driver development experience
• Utilize System Verilog modules for low‑latency, high bandwidth signal processing chain
• Contribute to architecture discussion and decisions up‑stack to Quantum Compiler engineers as well as down‑stack to the RF hardware designers
• Manage a complex tool‑chain and test/verification environment
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, develop unit tests
• Position type: remote or hybrid, based in New Haven, CT (to be discussed with the candidate)

Qualifications

• Minimum BSEE or BSCE, MSEE or MSCE preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of FPGA development experience with Verilog/System Verilog
• Proficient in Python
• AMD Xilinx SoC experience
• Experience with System Level Design
• Competence with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts
• Strong Linux skills, bash, configuration management
• 10+ years of FPGA development experience
• AMD Pynq framework experience
• AMD RFSoC experience
• C/C++ proficiency in embedded systems
• Open source build flow for SoC
• Quantum RF control and/or microwave band RF control
• Cocotb test flow experience
• Low latency 10G Ethernet knowledge
• Automated build and test flow with Xilinx tool‑chains

Quantum Circuits Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.