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Firmware Engineer 2

San Diego, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop FPGA-based solutions and hybrid C/C++ microprocessor architectures for data acquisition and analysis systems.

Role type

Senior IC firmware engineer (FPGA/embedded)

Builds

FPGA solutions, data acquisition systems, and embedded firmware platforms

Domain

Quantum technology / Embedded systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

FPGA development, C/C++, digital logic, computer architecture, Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, mixed-signal electronics debugging, device communication protocols (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Serial), hybrid SOC/soft-microprocessor design, real-time embedded development

Preferred skills

Agile development, SOLID principles, performance optimization, startup environment experience

Technologies

Xilinx Vivado, Xilinx Vitis, C, C++, HDL

Responsibilities

Develop FPGA solutions with hybrid C/C++ and HDL architectures; design component interfaces for ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers; build data acquisition and analysis systems; perform integration and verification testing of hardware/firmware platforms; collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams; conduct code reviews and maintain documentation.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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