FPGA Design Engineer II

HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier‑1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward‑thinking FPGA Design Engineer II to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading
• Contribute to the RTL design process from specification and coding through synthesis and FPGA implementation
• Partner with design verification engineers to review and execute comprehensive test plans
• Help improve our development processes, tools, and methodologies

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in digital logic design for FPGAs or ASICs
• Working knowledge of System Verilog (preferred) or VHDL
• Understanding of fundamental computer architecture and digital design concepts
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and communication skills

• Experience working with Xilinx and/or Altera FPGAs
• Familiarity with basic FPGA architecture and design techniques, including logic and timing optimizations
• Experience with industry‑standard simulation and debugging tools (e.g., VCS, Verdi)
• Familiarity with networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP) and high‑speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, and/or DDR)
• Some knowledge of C programming and scripting in Python and/or Perl

Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $129,000 to $166,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.

This position requires being on‑site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week).

HPR does not currently provide employment sponsorship.