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# Embedded Software Engineer - 965

- **Company:** Quantinuum LLC
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,334.0 - $181,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_3A3C744CF84940458EBAFF3F6E5408FB-CO844768667116621

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background embedded software development, a solid understanding of control hardware, and experience working in a lab environment.
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.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. ### Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, code, test, and debug embedded software developed for FPGA based quantum computer control hardware. - Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop new concepts and technologies used to control quantum computers. - Work closely with FPGA developers to implement concepts and validate them on internal developmental testbeds. - Evaluate new software and hardware technologies to improve the control of quantum computers. - Deliver products and achieve program goals in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment. ### YOU MUST HAVE: - Minimum Bachelor's degree - 6+ years of industry experience in embedded software development. - 4+ years of industry experience in an R&D or rapid prototyping environment. - 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. - 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 ### WE VALUE: - Masters/PhD degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred. - 10+ years of industry experience in an R&D or rapid prototyping environment. - Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages. - Experience developing embedded software for SoC FPGA's using embedded Linux. - Experience writing low-level device drivers for various interfaces (SPI, I2C, High Speed serial, etc.). - Prior experience configuring and writing embedded software for Xilinx MPSoC FPGAs using Xilinx Vitis SDK. - Strong interest in learning about new hardware and software tools. - Ability to use typical lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMM, JTAG devices, logic analyzers, etc.

 - Basic understanding of HDL's including Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL. - 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. **Compensation & Benefits:** The pay range for this role is $135,334 -- $181,900 annually.

## Description

In this role, you will lead the development of embedded software for our Apollo quantum computer.