Senior QPU Software Engineer (FPGA)
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Queracomputinginc · Boston, MAFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities
- Core FPGA Development
- 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
- System Integration & Verification
- 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
- Performance & Reliability
- 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
- Technical Requirements
- Essential Skills
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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 Data Acquisition: High-speed capture of quantum measurement results
- System Integration: Multi-board coordination for scalable quantum computers
Benefits
Cutting-edge technology: Work on the forefront of quantum computingHigh-impact projects: Your code directly enables quantum algorithmsTechnical growth: Learn quantum physics while advancing FPGA skillsCollaborative environment: Work with physicists, software engineers, and system architectsSuccess MetricsDesign Quality: Clean, well-documented, and maintainable SystemVerilog codePerformance: Meeting timing requirements for real-time quantum controlReliability: Robust error handling and system monitoringInnovation: Proposing and implementing improvements to quantum control systemsCollaboration: Effective communication with cross-functional teamsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's/master's in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics5+ years FPGA development with complex, real-time systemsExperience with quantum computing, RF systems, or precision instrumentation preferredStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills for technical documentation and team collaborationWhy This Role MattersHealth insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
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.
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