Senior FPGA Engineer [644]

D-Wave•Remote (CT, US), CT

3d•$125,000 - $187,000

About The Position

D-Wave is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its Quantum Systems and Technologies team. The role designs and implements signal processing and real-time control systems connecting quantum computing hardware with the software that operates it. The engineer will contribute to quantum processor control systems and impactful projects in a small, collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of FPGA development experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog for synthesis and simulation.
Experience with Python, focusing on performance in embedded systems.
Experience with Embedded C programming, focusing on performant code.
Experience with AMD Xilinx SoC platforms, such as Ultrascale+, and mixed-signal processing.
Experience with system-level design, the Xilinx Pynq framework, and Pynq device driver development.
Strong Linux skills, including system programming, device driver development, bash scripting, and configuration management.
Competence with Git for version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and verify SystemVerilog modules for low-latency, high-bandwidth signal processing chains supporting quantum processor control.
Develop FPGA-based real-time control and signal processing systems on AMD Xilinx Ultrascale+ platforms.
Contribute to architecture discussions and decisions, collaborating with quantum compiler engineers and RF hardware designers.
Develop embedded software and Linux device drivers, including work with the Xilinx Pynq framework, to interface FPGA hardware with control software.
Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
Manage a complex toolchain and test and verification environment.
Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify bottlenecks, and develop unit tests to ensure system reliability.
Collaborate with software engineers, scientists, and hardware engineers to design and implement solutions.