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Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Infleqtion, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301

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Overview Position Summary

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup, we embrace a results-driven, fast-paced, and customer-focused approach to innovation. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward. We encourage applications from engineers with expertise in

high-performance signal processing in programmable logic , particularly those with experience in RF waveform synthesis, high-bandwidth control servos, image processing, or math accelerators.

At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:

We break down barriers between disciplines, stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact

We thrive in uncertainty, embracing challenges as opportunities

We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail

We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress

Job Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded system solutions for quantum applications

Develop testable, performant, and scalable RTL using SpinalHDL

Support hands on tuning and troubleshooting in laboratory and test bench environments

Architect processing chains with supporting analytical models to ensure that critical design requirements are met

Embrace best modern software engineering practices to ensure robustness and maintainability and facilitate collaboration. This includes leveraging revision control, CI pipelines, static analysis tools, and automated build pipelines

Participate in design, code, and data reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior work experience

Expertise in working with industry standard hardware descriptive languages (Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL)

Comfortable working in a Linux development environment and working with standard scripting languages (Python, bash)

Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff

Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance

Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, revision control (git), error-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc

Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise

Preferred Experience

Expertise working with AMD Xilinx programmable logic devices (especially Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC)

Experience developing RTL in high level functional languages (especially Scala / SpinalHDL)

Expertise in developing HDL for one or more of the following applications:

RF waveform synthesis and processing

Modern closed-loop control systems (e.g. state space controllers)

Image processing

Matrix arithmetic accelerators

Familiarity with Embedded Linux OS distribution builds (nix, Yocto, or Buildroot)

Experience working with compiled languages for Linux and baremetal targets (especially Rust)

Experience leading small technical teams or projects

Benefits The targeted salary range for this role is

$131,000

to

$175,000

on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous

Total Rewards

program which includes:

100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs

Employer funded Health Savings Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching Programs

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Healthcare Savings Account

Paid FMLA Leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employer Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Equal Opportunity Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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