FPGA Engineer - Leading Trading Firm

Senior FPGA Engineer

Our client, a Leading Quantitative Trading Firm, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its high-performance technology team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power electronic trading strategies. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where engineers and quantitative researchers work closely to optimize performance and scale systems across multiple platforms.

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• Contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in latency-sensitive trading environments.
• Develop reusable IP blocks and scalable architectures for deployment across different hardware platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader trading and networking infrastructure.
• Optimize designs for speed, reliability, and efficiency while maintaining code quality and reusability.
• Support production systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Explore new hardware and software technologies that could enhance the firm’s trading capabilities.

• Professional experience in FPGA/ASIC development and digital logic design.
• Strong proficiency with hardware description languages (System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL).
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and verification methodologies.
• Experience with FPGA tool chains and flows for design, synthesis, simulation, and debugging.
• Knowledge of C++ and familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
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• Background in networking protocols, packet processing, or high-speed transceivers is advantageous.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
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This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading firm, work alongside world-class technologists, and have a direct impact on mission‑critical systems. The firm offers highly competitive compensation packages and a dynamic, innovative working environment.

Feel free to apply or reach out ent if you meet the requirements and would like to learn more.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Financial Services, Investment Management, and IT Services and IT Consulting

• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Medical insurance