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FPGA Engineer - Leading Trading Firm

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Capital Markets Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Explore new hardware and software technologies that could enhance the firm’s trading capabilities.
Ideal Candidates
  • 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
    .
  • 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
    .

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.

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