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PsiQuantum · 4 days ago

Principal Digital Design Engineer

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$219K/yr - $243K/yr
date12+ years exp

PsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers, aiming to deliver breakthroughs in various foundational industries. The Principal Digital Design Engineer will be responsible for developing innovative digital microarchitecture for FPGAs, including design, verification, and validation.

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Responsibilities

Logic design, debugging, and verification using Verilog/SystemVerilog for FPGAs
FPGA synthesis, constrains, and implementation
Perform functional verification and debugging of digital designs using simulation tools
FPGA testing and validation in laboratory to ensure functionality and performance meet spec
Contribute to analysis of system requirements needed to generate digital microarchitecture definition and documentation
Collaborate with system architecture, software, and firmware teams

Qualification

Verilog/SystemVerilogFPGA designRTL designDigital microarchitectureFunctional verificationCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Degree in computer engineering, electrical engineers, computer science, or related field
Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
12+ years of experience in FPGA design with hands-on expertise in RTL design, verification, and validation
Experience with FPGA development including debugging/validation in laboratory environment
Ability to independently understand system specifications and contribute to microarchitectures and documentation
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones
Excellent communication skills

Preferred

MS/PhD preferred

Benefits

Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.

Company

PsiQuantum

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PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.psiquantum.com

H1B Sponsorship

PsiQuantum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (10)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (15)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.3B
Key Investors
BlackRockAtomicoFounders Fund
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
2024-11-05Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer

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