FPGA Developer- Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative high-frequency prop trading firm is on the lookout for a skilled FPGA Developer to join their core engineering team. In this exciting role, you will focus on designing and developing cutting-edge trading systems that operate at lightning speed. Your expertise in FPGA design, coupled with software development skills in languages like C++ or Java, will be pivotal in enhancing the firm's trading strategies. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment where problem-solving is key, and your contributions will directly impact market access and technical capabilities. Join a collaborative team that values smart, engaged colleagues and offers a relaxed office culture with great perks.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Performance-based bonuses

Excellent holiday allowance

Medical insurance

Health & wellness reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Relaxed office culture

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Qualifications

• 2+ years of FPGA design experience and software development skills.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy sophisticated trading systems.
• Solve technical problems in a fast-paced trading environment.

Skills

FPGA design/development

Software development (C++ or Java)

Linux operating system

FPGA vendor tools (Vivado, Quartus)

Network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet)

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

FPGA Developer - Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm

Summary

High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to expand one of its core engineering teams with a talented FPGA Developer with a keen interest in software engineering.

Core engineering underpins the firm's trading strategies providing access to a wide range of global financial markets, including access to new markets, cutting-edge new technical capabilities, and expert market intelligence. In this role, your main focus will be the design, development, testing, and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems in the world. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The successful FPGA Developer will have a strong mix of traditional RTL design and software development skills. You enjoy using software engineering methodologies to improve the hardware development workflow and integrating your designs into a larger software stack.

Requirements

• Strong FPGA design/development experience
• Software development experience with a language such as C++ or Java
• Solid understanding of the Linux operating system
• Experience with FPGA vendor tools, e.g. Vivado, Quartus
• Good knowledge of network protocols, e.g. TCP/IP and Ethernet
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field - minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
• Minimum 2+ years' professional experience.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary + performance-based bonuses
• Generous benefits package, including excellent holiday allowance, medical insurance, and reimbursement for health & wellness costs
• Collaborative and friendly environment with smart, highly engaged colleagues
• Relaxed, dress-down office culture, with breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Contact
If you feel you are a good match, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

Dan Hampton
[e-mail]
020 3475 7192
linkedin.com/in/dan-hampton-ab029392