FPGA Developer

This is a quantitative trading and investment firm with a disciplined and systematic quantitative approach to identify factors that consistently generate alpha. These factors are then coupled with our proprietary ultra-low latency trading systems and robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes (equities, commodities, currencies, fixed income) that trade on global exchanges.

• Design, implementation, test, integration and delivery of low latency trading systems.
• Development of low latency designs in Verilog/System Verilog
• Development of test harnesses to verify developed items using self-checking test benches, BFMs, etc.
• Integration of the developed firmware on the target hardware with other system components and software
• Release of developed items
• Contribute to peer design reviews
• Undertake requirements capture
• Work in fast moving, short feedback development environment
• Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct
• Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management

• Degree qualified in electronics/engineering related subject; however, experience will be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications
• 3 years of industry experience
• Excellent design standards and strong debug skills
  
  Hands on Digital Design and FPGA Architecture experience is required
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• An appreciation of digital hardware design
• Experience of developing self-checking test benches, BFMs
• An appreciation of other engineering disciplines;
  Software, Networking
• Familiarity with digital communications protocols and general networking experience
• Experience of developing on large Altera and Xilinx FPGAs
• Experience in writing RTL in Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL
• Working knowledge of the following engineering tools – Vivado and Questasim
• Experience of working in a linux-based development environment
• Scripting; tcl/tk, python

• Great People. Curious engineers, mathematicians, statisticians who like to have fun while achieving their goals
• Transparent Structure. Employees know their ideas and contributions are valued
• Relaxed Environment. A flat organizational structure with frequent activities for all employees, such as yearly offsites, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc.
• Health & Wellness Programs. Believing that a balanced employee is more productive, a stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation packages are just some of the perks offered