Software Development Engineer

Overview:

WHO WE ARE:

Beyondsoft is a leading mid-sized business IT and consulting company that combines modern technologies and proven methodologies to tailor solutions that move your business forward.

Our global head office is based in Singapore, and our team is made up of a diversely talented team of experts who thrive on innovation and pushing the bounds of technology to solve our customers’ most pressing challenges.

When it comes time to deliver, we set our sights on that sweet spot where brilliance, emerging technologies, best practices, and accountability converge. We have a global presence spanning four continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Asia). Our global network of talent and customer-centric engagement model enables us to provide top-quality services on an unprecedented scale.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:

We believe that collaboration, transparency, and accountability are the values that guide our business, our delivery, and our brand. Everyone has something to bring to the table, and we believe in working together with our peers and clients to leverage the best of one another in everything we do. When we proactively collaborate, business decisions become easier, innovation is greater, and outcomes are better.

Our ability to achieve our mission and live out our values depends upon a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. So, we strive to foster a workplace where people have the respect, support, and voice they deserve, where innovative ideas flourish, and where people can unleash their brilliance. For more information regarding DEI at Beyondsoft, please go to https://www.beyondsoft.com/diversity/.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Redmond-based client is looking for a Software Development Engineer for an onsite position in Reston, VA.

We are seeking an FPGA Engineer with expertise in quantum computing control systems and high-speed signal processing, specifically using the Xilinx ZCU216 RFSoC platform. The ideal candidate will work on developing real-time qubit control and readout solutions, integrating FPGA-based RF signal processing with quantum hardware.

• Develop and optimize FPGA firmware for quantum control systems using the ZCU216 RFSoC, focusing on high-speed DAC/ADC integration for qubit manipulation and measurement.
• Implement pulse shaping, AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generation), and real-time feedback algorithms for quantum gates and qubit readout.
• Work with Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and RFSoC-specific toolchains to develop and debug FPGA-based control logic.
  Integrate JESD204B/C interfaces for high-speed RF signal generation and acquisition.
• Design low-latency digital signal processing (DSP) pipelines for phase estimation, signal demodulation, and noise filtering in qubit readout.
• Collaborate with quantum physicists and experimentalists to implement FPGA-based real-time quantum error correction and feedback control.
• Interface FPGA designs with high-speed communication protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, and AXI for system-level integration.
• Work with Python and C/C++ for FPGA interfacing, automation, and quantum experiment control.
• Perform timing analysis, resource utilization optimization, and debugging for high-performance operations.
• Conduct hardware bring-up, validation, and lab testing, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and quantum measurement setups.

• Should have bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Must have 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.
• Must have 8-10 years of experience with Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and RFSoC-specific toolchains.
• Must have hands on expereince with Python and C/C++.
• Must have 3+ years of FPGA development experience, with a focus on Xilinx RFSoC platforms (e.g., ZCU216, ZCU208, ZCU111).
• Should have expertise in VHDL/Verilog and/or HLS (C/C++) for FPGA programming.
• Should have  proficiency in Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and RFSoC development environments.
• Should have experience with high-speed DACs/ADCs, JESD204B/C, and RF signal generation.
• Should have understanding of quantum computing control protocols, pulse shaping, and qubit measurement techniques.
  Familiarity with Python, C/C++, and embedded Linux for FPGA integration with quantum experiments.
• Should have  experience working with high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, etc.) for control and data acquisition.
• Should have strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• For remote positions, all candidates must complete a video screen with our corporate recruiting team.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Because we know how important our people are to the success of our clients, it’s a priority to make sure we stay committed to our employees and making Beyondsoft a great place to work. We take pride in offering competitive compensation and benefits along with a company culture that embodies continuous learning, growth, and training with a dedicated focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance. 

• A competitive pay range of $75/hr - $77/hr (depending on experience).
• Position Location: Onsite - Reston, VA
• 15 days per year of Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 8 paid holidays per year + 1 floating holiday. 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match. 
• Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following company-sponsored benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan (EAP), and basic life and AD&D insurance. 
• Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following voluntary employee-funded benefits: Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, commuter benefits, voluntary accident & critical injury coverage, voluntary long-term care coverage, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.

Beyondsoft provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and the full employee lifecycle up through and including termination.