FPGA and Firmware Engineer / Engineeress

Join Our Team as an FPGA and Firmware Engineer

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are utilized across many challenging research fields by scientists and leading high-tech companies globally. We are dedicated to advancing science and developing the next generation of quantum computers.

We are seeking a talented FPGA and Firmware Engineer to join our Research and Development team in Zurich. If working with electronics, FPGAs, and embedded software excites you, this is an opportunity to engage in building electronic systems that set new performance benchmarks. Become a part of our high-quality R&D team, contributing to the design of best-in-class quantum computing control systems and measurement hardware and software solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Conceptualization and specification of digital circuits
• Design, simulation, implementation, and verification of digital circuits on FPGAs
• Embedded software development and verification on multi-processor system-on-chip architectures running Linux
• Bring-up of new hardware
• Close collaboration with software and hardware development teams
• Design documentation

Your Profile

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Knowledge of FPGA workflows covering all stages from modeling to timing closure
• In-depth understanding of digital circuit design
• Basic skills with instrumentation such as oscilloscopes/spectrum analyzers
• Experience with embedded software development
• Proficient in VHDL or Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Python
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

We foster a diverse work environment characterized by an open and transparent company culture where personal development is key to our success. We thrive on collaboration and support decentralized decision-making, empowering everyone to take responsibility and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Now is an exciting time to join our team. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.