Staff Engineer Firmware

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural direction for real-time control systems and lead technical discussions
• Design system controllers on ARM SoC, including user-space drivers and libraries
• Write high-performance, production-quality code in C/C++ and Rust
• Define and implement essential control algorithms and robust control loops
• Lead board testing and hardware bring-up strategies
• Guide junior and senior engineers through code reviews and technical coaching
• Drive the evolution of development processes, tooling, and CI/CD infrastructure

Requirements

• BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS with 8–12 years of experience, or a PhD with 8+ years
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder)
• Mastery of complex embedded system architecture
• Deep understanding of hardware-software interfaces (TCP, UART, MMAP)
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using profilers and debuggers
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with production Rust systems and async runtimes
• Experience with embedded Linux and C/C++ systems programming
• Expert-level knowledge of PID, state-space, and adaptive control algorithms
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) and digital filter design
• Background in SoC/FPGA devices and Linux kernel/device driver development
• Proficiency in Python for scientific libraries and tooling
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, function generators, and voltmeters
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for hardware/firmware

About the Company

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications.