FPGA Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is building out hardware platforms to accelerate trading systems, with FPGA development at the heart of high-frequency trading. We seek hardware engineers who can translate trading ideas into practical solutions, develop RTL, and push designs through production with rigorous analysis.

You will work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborating with trading teams, and you will own major design areas from RTL to production, while leveraging Python scripting and

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years’ of experience in a similar role; experience as a Technical Lead/ Manager is a plus.
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture leading to efficient designs.
• Full lifecycle RTL development including automated verification.
• Python scripting and working knowledge of C/C++ development.
• Ability to see through complexity to identify simple solutions and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Translating trading ideas into the most appropriate FPGA solutions.
• Develop RTL on the latest FPGAs with modern design flows.
• Following through into production, analysing results and optimising.

Skills

FPGA architecture

RTL development

Python scripting

C/C++ development

Technical leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT:

As part of the next phase of QRT’s development, we are rolling out hardware platforms to accelerate our trading systems. FPGA development will be at the heart of many of these systems with a focus on high frequency trading.

We are looking for talented hardware engineers with a track record of achievement in any domain. You may have experience in finance and trading, but it is not essential. You enjoy solving complex system problems where hardware and software come together to provide high performance solutions.You will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and have your voice heard in this fast-paced firm. Working with trading teams, you will take ownership of:

• Translating trading ideas into the most appropriate solutions
• Develop RTL on the latest FPGAs with modern design flows
• Following through into production, analysing results and optimising

Your present skillset:

• At least 10+ years’ of experience in a similar role; experience as a Technical Lead/ Manager is a plus
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture leading to efficient designs
• Full lifecycle RTL development including automated verification
• Python scripting
• Working knowledge of C/C++ development
• Ability to see through complexity to identify simple solutions
• A realisation that good teamwork is essential to modern development

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.