FPGA Developer
Posted 2025-02-10 · Verified live 2026-09-17
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<p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>FPGA Engineer</strong> to join our expanding High-Frequency Trading team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of financial technology, working on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power our ultra-low-latency trading systems. As a member of our expert team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA-based systems to improve trading performance, reduce latency, and increase throughput. This is a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in hardware engineering with the fast-paced world of financial markets. You will play a critical role in developing the infrastructure that underpins our competitive advantage, working collaboratively with software engineers, quantitative researchers, and traders to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions.<br></p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for ultra-low-latency trading systems.</li>
<li>Work closely with software developers to integrate FPGA solutions into broader system architectures.</li>
<li>Implement hardware-accelerated solutions for protocol parsing, order entry, and market data processing.</li>
<li>Perform timing analysis, timing closures, resource optimization, and latency measurements to ensure peak performance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with traders and researchers to identify opportunities.</li>
<li>Monitor and troubleshoot system performance in a live trading environment.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What We Look For In You:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog.</li>
<li>Experience with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado or Altera Quartus).</li>
<li>Experience with FPGA debugging tools (ILA, SignalTap,Chipscope).</li>
<li>Experience with Simulation tools (e.g Questa/ModelSim).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice-to-have:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Programming and Scripting skills in tcl/C++/Python is a bonus.</li>
<li>Experience with peripheral integration (10G PHY/MAC, PCIe).</li>
<li>Experience with custom network stack implementations (TCP/UDP).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why Should You Join Our Team?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Great challenges with fast feedback loops and top-notch analytics</li>
<li>A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals</li>
<li>Cutting-edge hardware and technology</li>
<li>Work remotely from anywhere in the world</li>
<li>Access any of our global offices anytime</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>40 paid days off</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
</ul>
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