WHO WE ARE
Qnami is a Quantum Design Company and pioneer in the Quantum Sensing industry since 2017.
We transform fundamental physics into high-precision scientific instruments. Based in Basel, we sit
at the forefront of the "second quantum revolution," developing diamond-based sensors used by
leading academic researchers and R&D engineers at top-tier semiconductor and high-tech
companies worldwide
For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to
researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and
nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for
automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD
instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference
standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.
YOUR MISSION
As an FPGA System Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of our next-generation
Quantum Microscopy product line. Working at the intersection of FPGA design, embedded systems,
signal processing, and scientific instrumentation, you will design and deploy high-performance realtime systems that power advanced quantum sensing applications.
You will take ownership of FPGA-based system architecture and implementation, leveraging RFSoC
technology and the PYNQ framework to bridge hardware and software. As part of a multidisciplinary
team, you will collaborate closely with physicists, software engineers, and product developers to
transform cutting-edge quantum sensing concepts into robust, customer-ready products.
This is a hands-on role with direct impact on the performance, capabilities, and future direction of an
innovative new product line.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESFPGA & Real-Time System Development
• Design, implement, and maintain FPGA-based real-time systems for signal generation,
acquisition, and processing.
• Develop high-performance digital architectures and data pipelines to support advanced
quantum sensing applications.• Translate system requirements into reliable and scalable FPGA solutions.
RFSoC & Embedded System Integration
• Develop and integrate FPGA designs on RFSoC platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers to create efficient hardware-software interfaces using
embedded Linux and Python-based control systems.
• Support the integration of FPGA subsystems into the overall instrument architecture.
Testing, Validation & Optimization
• Debug, test, and validate FPGA designs on hardware platforms.
• Optimize system performance, timing, throughput, and reliability.
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation and FPGA debugging tools to troubleshoot and
characterize system behaviour.
Product Development & Collaboration
• Work closely with physicists, software engineers, and product developers to deliver
innovative microscopy solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and technology roadmaps for next-generation
products.
• Support projects from concept through deployment, taking ownership of key technical
deliverables.
YOUR PROFILE
Education & Experience
• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing FPGA-based systems for scientific, industrial,
telecommunications, or embedded applications.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex hardware projects from concept through
deployment.
• Work experience in instrumentation, radar or high-speed data acquisition is a strong plus.
FPGA & Digital Design
• Strong experience with FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, timing closure, clock-domain crossing, and
FPGA verification methodologies.
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGA development tools, including Vivado.
• Familiarity with FPGA IP integration and system-on-chip architectures.
Embedded Systems & Software Integration
• Experience developing FPGA systems that interface with embedded processors and Linuxbased environments.
• Familiarity with hardware-software co-design and integration.
• Working knowledge of Python for system integration, testing, or automation.
Signal Processing & Instrumentation.
• Understanding of digital signal processing concepts and real-time data acquisition systems.
• Experience working with high-speed interfaces, streaming architectures, and deterministic
control systems.
• Familiarity with scientific instrumentation, measurement systems, or data acquisition
platforms.
Debugging & Problem Solving
• Hands-on experience debugging FPGA designs on hardware.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Communication & Collaboration
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, and
scientific domains.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into
practical solutions.
• Self-driven, hands-on mindset with a willingness to take ownership of technical challenges.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Exposure to Quantum Technology and real-world experience in modernizing a production
engineering software environment
• Hands-on exposure to software architecture, version control, deployment and testing
• Opportunities to lead an impactful software development effort
• Experience working with critical tools used in scientific and manufacturing operations
• Short communication and decision-making paths within an interdisciplinary team
• A collaborative working environment in a highly skilled, international team, with operations in
Basel (Switzerland) and Pfungstadt (Germany).
• A primarily on-site role in Muttenz/Basel with flexible remote working options within the
requirements of an instrument-development role
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.