Senior FPGA Engineer

QuEra Computing • Boston, MA

16h

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years FPGA development experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ devices
• Expert-level System Verilog with modern verification methodologies
• Experience with high-speed serial protocols (Aurora, AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Real-time systems design with microsecond timing requirements
• Digital signal processing implementation in FPGAs
• Clock domain crossing design and verification
• Python programming for test automation and data analysis
• Bachelor's/master’s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics
• 5+ years FPGA development with complex, real-time systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration

Nice To Haves

• 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 verification using System Verilog assertions
• CoaXPress or camera interface experience
• AWS/cloud development environments
• Familiar with High Level Synthesis and Vivado block design
• Experience with quantum computing, RF systems, or precision instrumentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and implement System Verilog modules for 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 maintain Ulti-board FPGA designs (Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC)
• Implement high-speed serial interfaces (CoaXPress, Aurora, AXI4-Stream)
• Design clock domain crossing logic with proper CDC verification
• Optimize resource utilization and timing closure for complex designs
• Create comprehensive testbenches using System Verilog and Python (cocotb)
• Develop simulation models for quantum control peripherals
• Implement formal verification for critical timing constraints
• Design and validate real-time trigger and synchronization systems
• Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
• Optimize data through put for high-bandwidth quantum control signals
• Implement error detection and recovery mechanisms
• Design robust clocking architectures for multi-domain systems
• Develop monitoring and diagnostics for system health
• Ensure deterministic timing for quantum gate operations

Benefits

• 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
• equity grants for all new hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior