FPGA Design Engineer (Quantum Computing)

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

Company

hirify.global develops full-stack quantum computers and the electronics, hardware, and software systems needed to make quantum computing scalable and reliable.

What you will do

• Design, implement, simulate, and benchmark FPGA IP blocks in VHDL.
• Integrate FPGA IP blocks into complete designs for quantum control system subsystems and external interfaces.
• Evaluate and plan technical solutions with FPGA, hardware, software, firmware, physics, and quantum error correction specialists.
• Optimize data throughput, latency, FPGA resource usage, and real-time system performance.
• Align interfaces, communication protocols, and documentation with software, firmware, and hardware stakeholders.
• Share knowledge with domain experts and contribute to reliable tooling and engineering practices.

Requirements

• Experience designing FPGA IP blocks in HDL and validating designs through simulation.
• At least 1 year of professional engineering experience.
• BSc or 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 signal 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 experience for tool-flow automation and continuous integration.
• Hands-on laboratory measurement experience with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience profiling, benchmarking, and optimizing real-time systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on full-stack quantum computing, from quantum hardware to software layers.
• Hybrid work setup and flexible hours.
• Flat hierarchy with approachable leadership and direct access to decision-makers.
• Collaborative environment spanning engineering, physics, and quantum science.
• Opportunities to publish papers, participate in hackathons, and contribute to the wider quantum ecosystem.

Hiring process

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