Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time, Senior Level, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-accelerated embedded systems using AMD/Xilinx PYNQ framework.
• Build and maintain embedded Linux systems, including device drivers and low-level hardware interfaces.
• Develop FPGA-based workflows using Python and PYNQ for hardware acceleration.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and compiler teams to define system architecture.
• Own and improve toolchains, test infrastructure, and system validation processes;
• Debug complex hardware and software integration issues and drive them to resolution.
• Develop scalable and maintainable embedded systems for high-performance computing environments.
• Interface embedded systems with databases and distributed software systems.
• Participate in system-level design and hardware-software co-design decisions.
• Improve code quality, testing standards, and system reliability across projects.
• Contribute to end-to-end ownership of engineering problems from root cause to final validation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development, especially FPGA-based systems.
• Strong Python programming skills, especially for performance-critical applications.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx PYNQ and Zynq SoC platforms;
• Strong background in embedded Linux and device driver development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Bash.
• Experience with system-level design and hardware-software co-design.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred:

• Experience working in quantum computing or quantum hardware environments.
• Exposure to real-time hardware control systems.
• Experience with distributed systems and backend integration;
• Strong debugging skills across hardware and software boundaries.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual salary range: 124,360 to 186,540 USD depending on experience.
• Equity and company ownership opportunities.
• Performance-based compensation and bonuses;
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, mental health support).
• Retirement and financial planning support.
• Hybrid work model with collaboration flexibility;
• Access to advanced quantum computing research and development environment.
• Career growth in a fast-moving quantum technology company.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid (New Haven, CT, USA).
• Applications from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged.
• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• No third-party candidates accepted.
• Hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and interview performance.