Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer to join our FPGA Team at IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the FPGA team with verification test benches, contributing to the team’s mission of delivering the best in class control systems. You’ll play an important part in shaping hardware and RTL that support our work in building the world’s most advanced quantum systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our control systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. In this position, you will work on design and implementing FPGA test and simulation best practices, supporting the effective delivery of reliable and verified quantum control systems. You’ll have the opportunity to own, architect, and develop critical simulation infrastructure, contributing directly to the success of the FPGA team.

Responsibilities

Supporting the FPGA team with verification test benches; Designing and implementing FPGA test and simulation best practices; Architecting, developing, and maintaining advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for complex FPGA designs; Defining and executing comprehensive verification plans, including constrained-random testing, functional coverage, and code coverage analysis; Collaborating with RTL design engineers to debug issues, identify root causes, and ensure high-quality design implementation; Developing and maintaining automated regression suites and continuous integration pipelines to ensure design stability throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements

4-6 years of professional experience in FPGA verification; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Ability to effectively gather requirements and translate technical specifications into robust verification strategies; Ability to work collaboratively across design teams to ensure high-quality outcomes

Nice to have

Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for architecting advanced verification environments; Experience using Python for test automation and scripting; Demonstrated ability to lead requirements gathering and define verification plans for complex designs; Excellent debugging skills and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges

Benefits

Opportunities to further your career alongside industry leaders; Competitive salary with IonQ stock options; Annual performance bonus; Generous annual leave; Flexible hybrid working; Private medical and dental insurance for you and your family; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Matching 401(k); Unlimited PTO and paid holidays; Parental/adoption leave; Legal insurance; Home technology stipend