# Sr. FPGA Engineer at QuEra Computing

> United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aqueracomputinginc%3A5475414008 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [QuEra Computing](https://alderhq.app/companies/quera-computing)
- Location text: Boston, MA, USA; Boston
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Boston, MA, USA; Boston")
- Posted: 2026-11-06 (0 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-06 · last verified: 2026-11-06
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- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/queracomputinginc/jobs/5475414008
- Skills listed (inferred): Python, AWS

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Boston, n 208): p25 $158k, median $184k, p75 $206k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 3, median offered wage $155k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### Senior FPGA Engineer - Quantum Computing Control Systems

### Company Overview

Join QuEra Computing's engineering team to develop cutting-edge FPGA systems for neutral atom quantum computers. You'll work on real-time control systems that manipulate individual atoms with microsecond precision, enabling breakthrough quantum algorithms and applications.

### Role Summary

We're seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance FPGA systems for quantum computing applications. You'll work on complex real-time control systems, high-speed data acquisition, and precision timing systems that are critical to our quantum computer's operation.

### Key Responsibilities

Core FPGA Development

- Design and implement System Verilog modules for quantum control systems including:
- Scheduled multitone generators for RF/microwave quantum gates
- Real-time pulse sequencers for laser control
- High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces (16-bit, 4 samples/clock)
- Hardware-accelerated image processing for atom detection
- Develop and maintain Ulti-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
System Integration & Verification

- Create comprehensive testbenches using System Verilog and Python (cocotb)
- Develop simulation models for quantum control peripherals
- Implement formal verification for critical timing constraints
- Design and validate real-time trigger and synchronization systems
- Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
Performance & Reliability

- Optimize data through put for high-bandwidth quantum control signals
- Implement error detection and recovery mechanisms
- Design robust clocking architectures for multi-domain systems
- Develop monitoring and diagnostics for system health
- Ensure deterministic timing for quantum gate operations
Technical Requirements

Essential Skills

- 5+ years FPGA development experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ devices
- Expert-level System Verilog 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
Preferred Qualifications

- RF/microwave systems experience (frequency synthesis, phase-locked loops)
- High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces (JESD204B/C, RFSoC experience)
- Image processing algorithms (centroid detection, pattern recognition)
- Formal verification using System Verilog assertions
- CoaXPress or camera interface experience
- AWS/cloud development environments
- Familiar with High Level Synthesis and Vivado block design
Technical Stack

- FPGA Tools: Vivado 2022.2+, Vitis, PetaLinux
- Languages: SystemVerilog, Verilog, Python, TCL
- Verification: UVM, cocotb, pytest, formal verification
- Protocols: AXI4, AXI4-Stream, Aurora, CoaXPress, SPI, I2C
- Boards: Xilinx ZCU102/111/216, RFSoC platforms
- Development: Git, CI/CD, AWS EC2, Linux
Project Examples

You'll work on systems like:

- Quantum Gate Control: 8-channel RF tone generators with 0.1 Hz frequency resolution
- Atom Detection: Real-time image processing at 1+ Gbps data rates
- Precision Timing: Synchronized control sequences with \<1 μs jitter
- Data Acquisition: High-speed capture of quantum measurement results
- System Integration: Multi-board coordination for scalable quantum computers
What We Offer

- Cutting-edge technology: Work on the forefront of quantum computing
- High-impact projects: Your code directly enables quantum algorithms
- Technical growth: Learn quantum physics while advancing FPGA skills
- Collaborative environment: Work with physicists, software engineers, and system architects
Success Metrics

- Design Quality: Clean, well-documented, and maintainable SystemVerilog code
- Performance: Meeting timing requirements for real-time quantum control
- Reliability: Robust error handling and system monitoring

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