Monarch Quantum

Firmware Engineer 2

Monarch Quantum  •  $100k - $150k/yr  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as Firmware Engineer 2. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

Requirements

  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company.

Skills:

  • 2+ years of professional experience in FPGA/Embedded Development.
  • Strong understanding of digital logic, computer architecture, and electronics.
  • Experience using Xilinx Vivado/Vitis development toolset
  • Experience performing FPGA simulation, integration, and verification.
  • Experience developing hybrid SOC and soft-microprocessor architectures.
  • Proficient in C/C++ language with an emphasis in real-time embedded development.
  • Experience performing bring-up and debug of mixed signal electronics assemblies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Experience with device level communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Serial).
  • Knowledge of firmware best practices, including design patterns, SOLID principles, and performance optimization.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment.

Startup Mindset:

  • You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
  • You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000.

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
  • 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
  • 13 paid company holidays
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

Monarch Quantum

About Monarch Quantum

We’re an integrated photonics company in California building the light engines that power the next era of quantum technology — from advanced computing to precision sensing.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Year Founded
2025
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