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Senior FPGA Engineer-Quantum Computing Control Systems

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The Senior FPGA Engineer will design and optimize FPGA systems for quantum computing, focusing on real-time control, high-speed data acquisition, and system integration. This role involves utilizing advanced verification methodologies and ensures performance and reliability of quantum algorithms.
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Senior FPGA Engineer - Quantum Computing Control Systems

Company Overview

Join QuEra Computing's engineering team to develop cutting-edge FPGA systems for neutral atom quantum computers. You'll work on real-time control systems that manipulate individual atoms with microsecond precision, enabling breakthrough quantum algorithms and applications.

Role Summary

We're seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance FPGA systems for quantum computing applications. You'll work on complex real-time control systems, high-speed data acquisition, and precision timing systems that are critical to our quantum computer's operation.

Key Responsibilities

Core FPGA Development

  • Design and implement SystemVerilog modulesfor quantum control systems including:
  • Scheduled multitone generators for RF/microwave quantum gates
  • Real-time pulse sequencers for laser control
  • High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces (16-bit, 4 samples/clock)
  • Hardware-accelerated image processing for atom detection
  • Develop and maintainmulti-board FPGA designs (Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC)
  • Implement high-speed serial interfaces(CoaXPress, Aurora, AXI4-Stream)
  • Design clock domain crossing logicwith proper CDC verification
  • Optimize resource utilizationand timing closure for complex designs

System Integration & Verification

  • Create comprehensive testbenchesusing SystemVerilog and Python (cocotb)
  • Develop simulation modelsfor quantum control peripherals
  • Implement formal verificationfor critical timing constraints
  • Design and validatereal-time trigger and synchronization systems
  • Troubleshoot hardware-software integrationissues

Performance & Reliability

  • Optimize data throughputfor high-bandwidth quantum control signals
  • Implement error detection and recoverymechanisms
  • Design robust clocking architecturesfor multi-domain systems
  • Develop monitoring and diagnosticsfor system health
  • Ensure deterministic timingfor quantum gate operations

Technical Requirements

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years FPGA development experiencewith Xilinx UltraScale+ devices
  • Expert-level SystemVerilogwith modern verification methodologies
  • Experience with high-speed serial protocols(Aurora, AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet)
  • Real-time systems designwith microsecond timing requirements
  • Digital signal processingimplementation in FPGAs
  • Clock domain crossingdesign and verification
  • Python programmingfor test automation and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

  • RF/microwave systems experience(frequency synthesis, phase-locked loops)
  • High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces(JESD204B/C, RFSoC experience)
  • Image processing algorithms(centroid detection, pattern recognition)
  • Formal verificationusing SystemVerilog assertions
  • CoaXPress or camera interfaceexperience
  • AWS/cloud developmentenvironments
  • Familiar with High Level Synthesis and Vivado block design

Technical Stack

  • FPGA Tools: Vivado 2022.2+, Vitis, PetaLinux
  • Languages: SystemVerilog, Verilog, Python, TCL
  • Verification: UVM, cocotb, pytest, formal verification
  • Protocols: AXI4, AXI4-Stream, Aurora, CoaXPress, SPI, I2C
  • Boards: Xilinx ZCU102/111/216, RFSoC platforms
  • Development: Git, CI/CD, AWS EC2, Linux

Project Examples

You'll work on systems like:

  • Quantum Gate Control: 8-channel RF tone generators with 0.1 Hz frequency resolution
  • Atom Detection: Real-time image processing at 1+ Gbps data rates
  • Precision Timing: Synchronized control sequences with <1 μs jitter
  • Data Acquisition: High-speed capture of quantum measurement results
  • System Integration: Multi-board coordination for scalable quantum computers

What We Offer

  • Cutting-edge technology: Work on the forefront of quantum computing
  • High-impact projects: Your code directly enables quantum algorithms
  • Technical growth: Learn quantum physics while advancing FPGA skills
  • Collaborative environment: Work with physicists, software engineers, and system architects

Success Metrics

  • Design Quality: Clean, well-documented, and maintainable SystemVerilog code
  • Performance: Meeting timing requirements for real-time quantum control
  • Reliability: Robust error handling and system monitoring
  • Innovation: Proposing and implementing improvements to quantum control systems
  • Collaboration: Effective communication with cross-functional teams

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics
  • 5+ years FPGA developmentwith complex, real-time systems
  • Experience with quantum computing, RF systems, or precision instrumentationpreferred
  • Strong problem-solving skillsand attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skillsfor technical documentation and team collaboration

Why This Role Matters

Quantum computers represent the next frontier in computing, with potential to revolutionize cryptography, optimization, and scientific simulation. As an FPGA engineer on our team, you'll build the hardware foundation that makes quantum algorithms possible - controlling individual atoms with unprecedented precision to create the quantum states that power breakthrough applications. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale quantum computers and bring quantum advantage to real-world problems. This is an opportunity to shape the future of computing while advancing your technical expertise in cutting-edge FPGA development.

This role offers the unique opportunity to combine advanced FPGA engineering with quantum physics, working on systems that operate at the fundamental limits of precision and timing. If you're passionate about both hardware engineering and quantum computing, this is the perfect role to advance both your technical skills and career.


QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Top Skills

Aurora
Aws Ec2
Axi4
Axi4-Stream
Coaxpress
Cocotb
Git
Jesd204B/C
Linux
Petalinux
Pytest
Python
Rfsoc
Systemverilog
Uvm
Verilog
Vitis
Vivado

QuEra Computing Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

1284 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, United States, 02135

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