FPGA Development Engineer (FPGA/ASIC Design/Verification/Implementation)

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by developing new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a digital design engineer, to work with the system lead on digital FPGA (or ASIC) designs. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!  

What You’ll Accomplish:  

• Design blocks/sub-systems/FPGAs at RTL level from high-level requirements provided by the system lead 
• Take ownership of block/sub-systems/system level specifications and architecture, design and implementation  
• Generate comprehensive documentation required for design and verification 
• Perform FPGA top-level/sub-system level verification 
• Participate in design reviews involving a larger cross-functional team 

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates : 

1. Experience in complex block/sub-system RTL design (Verilog/VHDL) 
2. Ability to take full ownership of sub-system/FPGA development and contribute to the definition of the architecture 
3. Ability to work independently (individual contributor/sub-system lead) and work collaboratively across a multi-functional team 

Must-have Skills:  

• 8+ years of digital RTL design and verification experience 
• Competency in scripting languages Python/Tcl/shell 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Demonstrate a strong discipline for thorough documentation 
• Ability to work autonomously, setting priorities & delivering to schedule 
• Degree or equivalent - Electronics / Computer Science or a related discipline 

Nice-to-have Skills : 

• Previous experience of both FPGA and ASIC design flows 
• System-level design/architecture experience 
• Experience with DSP tools 
• Background or understanding in Physics, including quantum technologies 

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, 10% matching pension, personal development budget, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, life insurance and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.