Atom Computing
Senior FPGA Engineer - Control Systems
Boulder, Colorado · Senior
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About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- This position will report to the Control Systems Manager.
- Candidates will also be considered for Atom's location in Austin, TX and Berkeley, CA.
Requirements
- Experience with Xilinx Vivado and Zynq SoCs
- Integration, debug, and test experience with prototype electronics assemblies.
- Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design and functions
- Familiarity with Git version control and FPGA design best practices.
- 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
- 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.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred, VHDL acceptable)
- Experience with embedded Linux (Yocto) a plus
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Experience & Education
Company info
- We are seeking a FPGA engineer to assist in the implementation of the control systems for our quantum computers.
- At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs.
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