Quantum is now, and it's built here.
Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact.
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025.
The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.
What to expect:
We are looking for a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer to join our FPGA Team at IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the FPGA team with verification test benches, contributing to the team’s mission of delivering the best in class control systems.
You’ll play an important part in shaping hardware and RTL that support our work in building the world’s most advanced quantum systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our control systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
What you'll be responsible for:
In this position, you will work on design and implementing FPGA test and simulation best practices, supporting the effective delivery of reliable and verified quantum control systems.
You’ll have the opportunity to own, architect, and develop critical simulation infrastructure, contributing directly to the success of the FPGA team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Architect, develop, and maintain advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for complex FPGA designs.
- Define and execute comprehensive verification plans, including constrained-random testing, functional coverage, and code coverage analysis.
- Collaborate with RTL design engineers to debug issues, identify root causes, and ensure high-quality design implementation.
- Develop and maintain automated regression suites and continuous integration pipelines to ensure design stability throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need 4-6 years of professional experience in FPGA verification and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. We’re looking for someone who can effectively gather requirements, translate technical specifications into robust verification strategies, and work collaboratively across design teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
You’d be a great fit with:
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for architecting advanced verification environments.
- Experience using Python for test automation and scripting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead requirements gathering and define verification plans for complex designs.
- Excellent debugging skills and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.
Benefits
Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of quantum. We offer more than just a role, you’ll join a world-class community of scientists, engineers and innovators working to unlock the full potential of quantum computing.
We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities to further your career alongside industry leaders, a competitive salary with IonQ stock options, an annual performance bonus, generous annual leave, flexible hybrid working, private medical and dental insurance for you and your family, and much more.
Join us and be part of the future of quantum computing.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of professional experience in FPGA verification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM
- Experience using Python for test automation and scripting
- Ability to gather requirements and define robust verification plans for complex designs
- Excellent debugging skills and proactive problem-solving approach
What We Do
The future is quantum. Oxford Ionics is at the forefront of pioneering quantum computing, delivering world-leading innovation to create the most powerful, accurate, and reliable quantum systems. Quantum computing offers a radically new way of building computers that harnesses the power of quantum physics to outperform conventional supercomputers exponentially. Using our unique trapped-ion technology, we are leading the race to unleash quantum computing's unparalleled potential. Our mission is to revolutionise quantum computing by harnessing the unrivalled precision of trapped-ion technology. We are building the world's most powerful, accurate, and reliable quantum systems, which will address the world's most important, once impossible-to-solve problems. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of science and shaping the future of quantum. Our goal is to create scalable, accessible, and noiseless quantum technology.
