FPGA Design Engineer - 1091
Company websitequantinuum.com (Quantinuum, opens in new tab)
Base salary $135K to $181K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Broomfield, CO
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- LocationBroomfield, CO
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
We are seeking an FPGA Design Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location.
In this role, you will lead the development of FPGA designs for our Apollo quantum computer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA development with expertise in System Verilog, simulation, synthesis, placing, and routing designs. The individual in this role will be primarily focused on the core digital control system, which facilitates the precise coordination of a large amount of electronics required to operate our quantum computers. Projects may include interfacing with DACs/ADCs and DDRx memory, digital filtering and signal processing, digital control loops, and data formatting. Candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, multi-functional team-based environment with challenging technical obstacles to overcome where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.
Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently, and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with an integrated product team consisting of PCB designers, software engineers, & mechanical engineers to architect, prototype, design, and implement the control systems for our Quantum computers.
- Perform FPGA design, simulation, and verification
- Understand system-level interaction of control loops consisting of a large quantity of digital, analog, and RF signals.
- Provide technical expertise that informs future product development and process improvements across the organization.
- Deliver products and achieve program goals in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Minimum 6+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment.
- Minimum 5+ years of industry experience developing FPGA’s
- Minimum 2+ years of industry experience working in a lab
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Masters/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of industry experience in the specification, development, and validation of complex electronic products.
- Demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in FPGA design and verification including Xilinx software and IP, as well as a mastery of System Verilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
- Verification and simulation experience with QuestaSim, VIP, cocotb, and related tools.
- Embedded software experience, especially involving Zynq Ultrascale+ FPGAs and processors.
- Background in developing system architecture and conceptualization in continuous integration development flows
- Strong communication skills and a proven ability to lead by example through execution of programmatic goals, consistently demonstrating decisive business impact, and continuously driving for improvement in a rapidly changing environment.
- Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.
Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
- Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
- Equity opportunities
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discount programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it.
Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link].
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster]
Export Control Notice (U.S. Positions)
Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a “U.S. person” can access controlled technology. “U.S. persons” include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
Source: Quantinuum on Lever · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($135,000) is above 61% of the 184 Engineering (non-software) roles in Colorado listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $129,148; the middle half runs from $113,922 to $144,179.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingFPGA Design Engineer - 1091$135K to $181K
R&D Atomic Physicist - 649$135K to $175K
Analog Electrical Engineer - 1007$135K to $182K
Embedded Software Engineer - 965$135,334 to $181,900
Lead Systems Engineer - 680$133K to $179K
Optical Systems Engineer - 1074$137K to $185K
Lead/Principal Semiconductor Packaging Engineer - 843$137K to $218K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| FPGA Design Engineer - 1091 (this listing) | $135K - $181K |
| R&D Atomic Physicist - 649 | $135K - $175K |
| Analog Electrical Engineer - 1007 | $135K - $182K |
| Embedded Software Engineer - 965 | $135,334 - $181,900 |
| Lead Systems Engineer - 680 | $133K - $179K |
| Optical Systems Engineer - 1074 | $137K - $185K |
| Lead/Principal Semiconductor Packaging Engineer - 843 | $137K - $218K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US Broomfield, CO
USD 135,000 – 181,000 · per-year-salary · salaryRange
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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