D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit AdvantageTM quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage and Advantage2™ systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more.
You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many white papers.
At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.
We are growing!
Are you a creative, energetic, and self-motivated professional? Do you have an Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics background with experience in high-speed low-noise electronics? If so, we invite you to join our Engineering department as a Senior FPGA Design Engineer.
In this rewarding position, you will be leading the FPGA design and development of the programming and readout electronics for our advanced superconducting quantum processors.
What you'll do
- Design and implement the next generation quantum processor control and readout system electronics based on XIlinx RFSoCs
- Continuous improvement of the current electronics systems
- Work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams in Engineering, Software and Processor Development and act as a key interface between the teams
- Clearly document and communicate the work and progress to the internal development teams
- Lead and mentor junior engineers as the FPGA subject matter expert on the team
About You
- Proficient in VHDL/Verilog (VHDL preferred)
- Proficiency in Python and scripting and programming languages such as C/C++
- Excellent hands-on ability and board trouble shooting skills, including circuit debugging with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and related tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment that is focused on priorities and end results
- Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and passionate about learning
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or Experimental Physics
- Familiarity with OrCad schematic and PCB layout tools
- Experience in microwave circuit design including filtering, switching, multiplexing, and transmission lines
- Experience with microwave frequency design
- Experience with superconducting circuits
- Strong software engineering skills related to experimental design, data acquisition, and analysis
- Registered as a EIT or Professional Engineer in British Columbia preferred
Required
- 5+ years of experience in FPGA development
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Experimental Physics, or equivalent in relevant education and experience
- Extensive experience in FPGA design, preferably with Xilinx/AMD RFSoC devices
- Strong knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces such as DDR, PCIe and Ethernet
- Experience designing high-speed PCBs and performing signal integrity analysis
A D-Waver's DNA
- We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
- We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
- We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
- As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.
OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL:
We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.
During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, and culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.
Inclusion:
We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark.
Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.
The Fine Print:
No 3rd party candidates will be accepted
It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.
The base pay range for this role is:
106,640 - 159,960 CAD per year (Burnaby)
