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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FPGA & Embedded Systems Engineer - Quantum Networking (Early Career - **Company:** Nu Quantum - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Digital Arts, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Specman, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Digital Access Carrier System, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, Fpga Hardware, Low Latency - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb774c725132d50d6b47a6870327c1ecb3 ## About the Role * A foundational understanding of digital design and RTL principles, with some experience using SystemVerilog, Verilog and/or VHDL. * Experience with, or a strong understanding of, FPGA development, ideally with Xilinx or Altera devices. * Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C and Ethernet. * Some experience developing and testing digital designs, including the use of testbenches and simulation. * An understanding of concepts such as clock-domain crossing (CDC), synthesis and timing. * Experience with a scripting language, preferably Python. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to document technical work clearly. * Curiosity, initiative and enthusiasm for learning new concepts, tools and technologies. Desirable Skills (nice to have but not required) These are not expected for a graduate or early-career candidate, but would be advantageous: * Experience in low latency and/or real-time systems. * Experience debugging Arm or RISC-V CPU subsystems with GDB, debuggers and trace tools. * Experience writing embedded C or Rust. * Verification using Cocotb and/or SystemVerilog, the use of SVAs within verification testbenches and Formal workflows. * Experience with RF signal generation and processing, including the use of Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) frequency synthesis techniques, RF communication protocols and modulation techniques. * Proficiency in working with high-speed DACs and ADCs for RF and mixed-signal applications. * Experience working with Linux. ## Description We're looking for an early-career FPGA/Embedded Systems Engineer, with some relevant experience, including graduates with a strong academic, project or placement background in electronic engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems or a related discipline. Professional FPGA experience is not essential. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience through university projects, internships, placements, personal projects or previous roles. Ideally you will have experience using Xilinx FPGAs and Zynq/Ultrascale SoCs. In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement and debug real-time control systems for quantum networking applications. You will work closely with software and electronics engineers, and AMO physicists to bring-up and deploy multi-node quantum networking systems. As a member of the Control team, you will be responsible for developing and supporting our current hardware platforms, which includes the Artiq control system with the Sinara family of hardware, while also contributing to our next generation platform based on CERN's White Rabbit technology. This is a hands-on role where you will get to contribute to the development of cutting edge quantum networking infrastructure. Responsibilities * Design, develop, and verify RTL code in SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL and/or Migen for Xilinx Zynq and Ultrascale devices. * Design, develop, and verify Embedded code in C/Rust. * Develop, debug and verify real-time control systems using ARTIQ Sinara hardware. * Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and verify hardware subsystems. * Contribute to the development of debugging tools to provide in-system debug visibility of real-time systems. * Contribute to design documentation, test plans and technical reports. * Contribute to automation of tool flows, CI/CD pipelines and automated release flows. * Collaborate with physicists, optical engineers, hardware and software engineers to define requirements, capture specifications and design appropriate solutions. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)