Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented FPGA/ASIC Designer to join their renowned HPC research-led hardware team. This role involves enhancing trading systems through high-speed hardware design and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and traders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in FPGA/ASIC design, programming in VHDL, Verilog, and C/C++, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. Join this dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge solutions that drive success in high-frequency trading operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science required.
• Experience in designing, coding, testing, and verifying FPGAs and/or ASICs.

Responsibilities

• Enhance network infrastructure through high-speed hardware design.
• Conduct research on low-latency techniques for trading systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Versatility

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

C programming

C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Digital simulators

Self-checking test benches

Job description

Job Description

FPGA/ASIC Design:

My client is a renowned HPC research-led hardware team that values true engineering expertise and places great emphasis on problem-solving, critical thought, and versatility. The FPGA team collaborates closely with traders and software engineers to identify key challenges and develop effective solutions to issues that occur in sub microsecond trading. At their core, my client embraces a disciplined and scientific approach, crafting solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of trading operations. They take pride in their ability to tackle significant business problems and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance network infrastructure and trading system components through the design of high-speed hardware for crucial executions.
• Conduct research on emerging low-latency techniques and platforms, identifying opportunities for integration into our trading system.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team consisting of traders, software developers, and infrastructure engineers.
• Utilize server hardware by leveraging the best available hardware or developing in-house solutions for seamless FPGA integration.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or a related technical field.
• Prior experience in designing, coding, testing, and verifying FPGAs and/or ASICs.
• Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, as well as C or C++ programming.
• Familiarity with RTL synthesis and the ability to write timing, area, and other pertinent constraints.
• Experience working with digital simulators and self-checking test benches.
• Bonus points for experience in post-silicon bring-up and debugging.

Join the team of passionate engineers and make a significant impact on our cutting-edge trading systems. If you are motivated to solve challenging problems and deliver top-quality solutions, apply now with your resume and let's discuss how your skills can contribute to our success.