Senior FPGA Design Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: hirify.global Finland, Espoo; hybrid setup with flexible hours

Company

hirify.global develops full-stack quantum computers and scalable systems for computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines.

What you will do

• Design, implement, simulate, and benchmark FPGA IP blocks in VHDL.
• Integrate FPGA IP blocks into complete designs for high-speed processing and data exchange.
• Evaluate and select technical solutions with FPGA, hardware, software, firmware, quantum error correction, and physics specialists.
• Optimize data throughput, latency, FPGA resource usage, and real-time system performance.
• Align interfaces, protocols, and documentation with software, firmware, and hardware stakeholders.
• Own parts of the design, improve tooling and workflows, share knowledge, and mentor junior FPGA engineers.

Requirements

• Professional experience designing FPGA IP blocks in HDL and validating designs through simulation.
• At least 3 years of experience in a professional engineering environment.
• BSc/MSc in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient VHDL skills and experience with high-performance FPGA families and modern toolchains.
• Strong understanding of digital logic fundamentals, including clock domains and safe transfers.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines in a low-hierarchy environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Intel/Altera FPGAs and Quartus.
• Knowledge of high-speed communication protocols and hardware-software interfaces.
• Scripting skills for tool-flow automation and continuous integration.
• Experience with oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer measurements.
• Verification, profiling, benchmarking, and real-time performance optimization experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across the full quantum computing stack, from quantum hardware to software layers.
• Hybrid work setup and flexible hours.
• Flat hierarchy with approachable leadership and direct access to leaders.
• Learning-focused environment with knowledge sharing, publications, and hackathons.
• Company growing between a startup and a corporation, with opportunities for contributions to the wider quantum ecosystem.

Hiring process

• Interviews and hiring progress begin as soon as strong candidates are identified.
• Early application is encouraged.