Engineer, Embedded Firmware (Petalinux)
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Firmware Engineering Manager
About Us:
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
Position Description:
We are seeking an Embedded Linux Firmware and Application Developer at our cutting-edge quantum computing startup, you will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of firmware for our quantum processors. Working closely with a cross-functional team of hardware engineers and quantum physicists, you will be responsible for designing and implementing embedded Linux solutions to ensure seamless integration between our quantum hardware and external applications. Your role will involve troubleshooting, debugging, and enhancing the performance of firmware, as well as collaborating with software developers to create robust applications that harness the power of quantum computing.
This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum technology, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking solutions in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. If you are passionate about changing the world by empowering revolutionary new quantum technologies, we want to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, debug and maintain embedded linux firmware for ARM based custom hardware
- Develop system and Low level firmware to support custom ASICs
- Able to make modifications to fast changing firmware requirements to support changing requirements and functionalities
- Support hardware/software debugging
- Develop test scripts to verify the functionality of the applications and modules
- Maintain software engineering procedures and environment as required
- Knowledge in Bug tracking procedures, like Jira
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency/Working knowledge in Shell Scripting
- 5+ years of industry experience as an embedded software developer required (in a Petalinux environment)
- 5+ years of Software programming experience (C/C++)
- 5+ years experience using Xilinx Vitis and Petalinux or similar experience preferred
- Proficient understanding of processor and hardware requirements around embedded Linux
- Good knowledge of Linux driver architecture, especially related to SPI, I2C, DMA required
- Buck tracking utilities like JIRA experience preferred
- Basic knowledge about Code repositories like Github is preferred
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Collaborative teammate who is supportive of co-workers and contributes to problem solving
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Required
- Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Preferred
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
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