Staff FPGA Engineer

IonQ, Inc. is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier. We are looking for a Staff FPGA Engineer to join our FPGA Team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing FPGA features, contributing to the team’s mission of delivering best in class control systems. You’ll play an important part in shaping hardware that supports our work in building the world’s most advanced quantum systems.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing and testing RTL modules; supporting the effective delivery of real-time control logic for quantum control systems; owning, architecting, and developing critical control functions; working independently to design and implement FPGA based signal processing and control functions; developing functional block specifications based on system level requirements; performing logic design using Vivado (Verilog or VHDL, IP Catalog, and Block Design); performing logic simulation/verification using simulation/verification software; simulating signal processing and control algorithms in software; implementing and testing firmware for high speed waveform generation and digital control loops; writing test procedures, performing unit and system level testing and debug; documenting test results

Requirements

Strong FPGA design and verification experience; experience working on complex systems; experience in development, verification, and debugging of FPGA-based systems; strong focus on signal processing and high-performance embedded solutions; ability to work cross-functionally to gather requirements, architect, design, and contribute effectively within a fast-moving, highly technical team; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field; at least 10 years of hands-on FPGA development experience; detailed knowledge of FPGA-based signal processing techniques including DDC/DUC, DDS, and FIR/IIR filters; strong experience in FPGA verification and SystemVerilog development; fluent in modelling and simulation using Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink; practical experience in code coverage, functional coverage, and industry-standard verification tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, and ModelSim; familiarity with Xilinx Ultrascale+ MPSoC devices and common peripheral interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, and USB; confident using JTAG and Integrated Logic Analyzers for system debugging; proficient with complex laboratory equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.

Nice to have

Experience with ASIC design and tapeout process; Experience implementing digital control (PID, feedforward, MIMO) algorithms in FPGA firmware; Prior experience with high speed interface design and verification including ADC/DAC (DDR and JESD204B), DDR3/4 MIG, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet; Working knowledge of embedded linux and linux device drivers; Experience using GitLab for automated firmware build and validation; Experience working closely with board design and software development teams

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