QuEra Computing is looking to develop cutting-edge FPGA systems for neutral atom quantum computers, which requires designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance FPGA systems for quantum computing applications.
Requirements
- 5+ years FPGA development experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ devices
- Expert-level SystemVerilog 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
Responsibilities
- Design and implement SystemVerilog modules for quantum control systems
- Develop and maintain multi-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 SystemVerilog and Python (cocotb)
- Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
Other
- Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics
- 5+ years FPGA development with complex, real-time systems
- Experience with quantum computing, RF systems, or precision instrumentation preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration
