Senior Embedded Software Engineer

D-Wave

Senior Embedded Engineer designing and optimizing FPGA-accelerated systems at D-Wave. Collaborating across teams to develop hardware-accelerated algorithms on Zynq SoC platforms.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,360 - $186,540 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building and optimizing embedded Linux systems, including device drivers and low-level interfaces
Developing FPGA-accelerated workflows using Python and PYNQ
Collaborating across hardware, firmware, and compiler teams to shape system architecture
Owning parts of the toolchain, test infrastructure, and system validation processes
Debugging complex issues across hardware/software boundaries and driving them to resolution
Contributing to scalable, maintainable systems that support rapid iteration
Delivering reliable, high-performance embedded systems that integrate cleanly with broader platforms
Navigating ambiguity and making sound technical decisions with incomplete information
Taking ownership of problems end-to-end, from root cause to validated solution
Raising the bar on code quality, testing, and system design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded systems, including FPGA-based development
Strong Python skills, particularly in performance-sensitive environments
Experience with AMD/Xilinx PYNQ and Zynq SoC platforms
Background in device driver development and embedded Linux systems
Familiarity with system-level design and hardware/software co-design
Experience with modern development workflows (Git, build systems, CI/CD)
Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (e.g., bash)
Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses
Stock options

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded Linuxdevice driversFPGA developmentPythonPYNQC/C++scriptingsystem-level designhardware/software co-designCI/CD

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem ownershiptechnical decision-makingcode qualitysystem designdebuggingnavigating ambiguitycommunicationcross-functional teamworkiteration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering