Senior FPGA Engineer at oxford-quantum-circuits-8

Location: Reading, England
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 28, 2026

Description

OQC is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their Advanced Product Development Group (APD). This role involves defining scalable FPGA architectures, designing and implementing complex RTL for high-performance microwave and RF applications, and developing interfaces for various hardware systems like high-speed ADCs/DACs and memory systems. The engineer will also implement real-time DSP algorithms, support hardware bring-up, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Required Skills

System Verilog
VHDL
Verilog
Timing Closure
DSP Algorithms

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Commercial experience in FPGA design and verification within complex hardware environments.
Experience with System Verilog, and/or VHDL.
Expert-level proficiency in Verilog and deep understanding of FPGA architectures.
Strong experience achieving timing closure on high-utilization FPGA designs and writing timing constraints.
Experience developing systems involving high-speed ADCs/DACs, synchronization across multiple boards/subsystems, and real-time DSP.
Ability to work independently on technically challenging projects while balancing delivery, quality, and risk.
Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced R&D or product development environments.
Preferred Qualifications: Background in RF and microwave applications.
Experience developing control electronics for quantum computing systems.
Familiarity with Altera Quartus toolchains.
Experience using spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, and MATLAB/Simulink for DSP modelling.
Exposure to compliance and validation activities including EMI/EMC, CE, or FCC standards.
Experience representing engineering teams externally through conferences, technical talks, or industry collaborations.