--- title: 'FPGA/Electronics Engineer at QuiX Quantum BV' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/fpga-electronics-engineer-quix-quantum-bv-netherlands-fe4kka0269yt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # FPGA/Electronics Engineer at QuiX Quantum BV - **Company:** QuiX Quantum BV - **Location:** Netherlands - **Posted:** 2026-03-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** http://quixquantum.com/careers/job?gh_jid=4794568101 ## Job description FPGA/Electronics Engineer – Quantum Computing Hardware Company: Quix Quantum Location: Netherlands Employment Type: Full-Time We are seeking a talented and driven Electronics Engineer to contribute to the development of high-performance electronics for quantum computing applications. In this role, you will design and implement FPGA-based systems, develop low-latency analog and digital circuits, and work with high-speed data interfaces that support our cutting-edge quantum processors. You will collaborate closely with physicists and software engineers to ensure seamless integration between control electronics and quantum hardware. ## Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement FPGA-based designs using Xilinx Vivado, targeting Zynq and RFSoC architectures - Design, simulate, and debug low-latency analog and digital circuits for ASIC and control system applications - Develop and optimize high-speed data interfaces and protocols, including GTY transceivers - Ensure signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) in high-performance circuit designs - Perform board bring-up, validation, and hardware debugging - Utilize simulation, timing analysis, and debugging tools to optimize performance and reliability - Contribute expertise in mixed-signal and RF environments as required - Collaborate across disciplines to integrate electronic systems into quantum computing platforms - Document designs and maintain high engineering standards ## Qualifications & Skills Required - 2+ years of hands-on FPGA development experience using Vivado - ## Experience with Zynq or RFSoC FPGA architectures - Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, particularly for low-latency systems - Experience with high-speed data interfaces and protocols (e.g., GTY transceivers) - Solid understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - High attention to detail and engineering rigor - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or a related field ## Preferred - ## Experience in mixed-signal design environments - Familiarity with RF design principles and testing methodologies - Embedded programming experience in C/C++ for Zynq platforms - Python experience for automation, testing, or data analysis - Experience with lab equipment such as high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs ## What We Offer - The opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum computing technology - A collaborative, science-driven environment - Competitive salary and equity options - Professional development and growth opportunities - Flexible working arrangements Why Join Quixquantum? This is an opportunity to work on hardware that directly enables the future of quantum computing. You will help design the electronic backbone of systems that solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers. If you are passionate about high-performance electronics and excited by the challenge of building quantum technologies, we would love to hear from you. ## About QuiX Quantum BV ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: QuiX Quantum is the European market leader in photonic quantum computing, building deployable, integrated photonic quantum computers for data centers and HPC environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, raised in July 2025) - **Headquarters**: Enschede, Netherlands (with additional offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Ulm and Stuttgart, Germany) - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Dr. Jelmer Renema (CEO) and Dr. Stefan Hengesbach (Chief Scientist) – full founding team details not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Photonic quantum computing hardware and systems - **Target customers**: B2B – data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) centers, supercomputing facilities, research institutions, and government/defense organizations - **Mission**: “Delivering quantum powerful and deployable at scale” – engineering photonic quantum computers that can run in standard data center environments without cryogenics ## Products & Services - **Special Purpose Quantum Computer**: A photonic quantum computer optimized for specific applications (e.g., risk modeling, fraud detection) that operates in data centers, using hybrid quantum-classical architecture. - **Quantum Photonic Processor**: A patented, reconfigurable photonic chip (20 optical channels, 2.9 dB loss, >99% transformation fidelity) that is plug-and-play, temperature stable, and fully calibrated – the core component of QuiX’s systems. - **Universal Quantum Computer**: A field-upgradeable, modular photonic quantum computer (currently in development, with a public roadmap to logical qubits announced in May 2026). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $42.2M (LinkedIn data) across multiple rounds including a Series A of $17.5M (July 2025) led by European Innovation Council Fund and Invest-NL, and earlier grants from EIC Accelerator ($19.1M) - **Notable Investors**: European Innovation Council Fund, Invest-NL, PhotonVentures, Oost NL, FORWARD.one - **Growth Signals**: - More than 15 photonic quantum systems deployed in the field worldwide - First company to sell a universal photonic quantum computer in Europe (first customer: German Aerospace Center DLR) - Headcount growth of 50% year-over-year (70 employees as of mid-2026) - Recent milestones: demonstrated below-threshold error mitigation (April 2026), introduced PACU control unit (June 2026), unveiled path to logical qubits (May 2026) - 9 patents filed (topics: microtechnology, microwave technology, photonics) ## Competitive Advantages - **Photonics platform**: Operates at room temperature using telecom-grade components – no cryogenics, lower total cost of ownership, easier to deploy and maintain than competing quantum platforms (e.g., superconducting, trapped-ion). - **Lowest-loss photonic chips**: Proprietary silicon nitride CMOS-compatible chips achieve the industry’s lowest optical loss, essential for scaling to useful quantum computers. - **Fastest clock speed**: Photonic quantum computing clock speeds of 100 MHz to 1 GHz, compared to <10 MHz for other platforms. - **Error resilience**: Photonic systems are inherently more noise-resistant and allow more efficient error correction, reducing hardware overhead. - **Drop-in ready**: Designed for standard data center and HPC environments, overcoming the “lab-only” barrier of other quantum hardware. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling from special-purpose to universal photonic quantum computing, with a real-world roadmap to logical qubits. - Deepening partnerships with HPC and data center operators across Europe and beyond. - Continuing to drive down optical loss and improve component integration through a fabless manufacturing model. - Expanding commercial traction beyond early adopters (e.g., DLR, University of Twente) into financial services, defense, and AI workloads. ## Why Work Here - **Cutting-edge technology**: Work at the forefront of photonic quantum computing, a platform with strong commercial and scientific momentum. - **Growth environment**: Rapidly scaling company (50% headcount growth in the past year) with clear product milestones and a live customer base. - **International presence**: Four offices across the Netherlands and Germany (Enschede, Amsterdam, Ulm, Stuttgart) – likely offering hybrid or remote flexibility (not explicitly stated, but typical for tech scale-ups). - **Hands-on impact**: Small team (70 people) means engineers and scientists can directly influence architecture and product direction. - **Culture**: Focus on engineering excellence, field-upgradable modular systems, and a “fabless” approach that leverages external manufacturing partners for flexibility. - **Talent development**: Active internship/master’s project opportunities (e.g., quantum light sources) and a growing team with open positions in quantum hardware, software, and photonics. ## Sources 1. [quixquantum.com](https://www.quixquantum.com/about) 2. [quixquantum.com](https://www.quixquantum.com/) 3. [linkedin.com](https://nl.linkedin.com/company/quix-quantum) 4. 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