FPGA Quant Engineer – Chicago/London/Amsterdam

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional FPGA Quant Engineers to join their elite global team in London. This role offers the feel of a start-up while benefiting from the stability of a leading quant firm. You will design and build cutting-edge hardware solutions, collaborating closely with technologists and traders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in C++ and FPGA systems, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. This position offers significant opportunities for growth and career progression, making it an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in FPGA hardware systems and C++ development.
• Proven ability to solve unstructured problems in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and build next-gen hardware solutions for fast networking and high-performance compute.
• Collaborate with technologists and traders to provide hardware systems.

Skills

C++

FPGA hardware systems

RTL development

Software skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

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FPGA Quant Engineer – Chicago/London/Amsterdam, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Summary

***This role is available in Chicago / London / Amsterdam***

The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading quant firm is looking for exceptional C++/FPGA engineers to join an elite global team to design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.

Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.

They see technology as a key component of their continued success. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn new, cutting-edge technologies, and have a proven record of solving unstructured problems.

***All interviews can be fully remote.***

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience
• Solid knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems
• A mix of traditional RTL development + software skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, where accuracy is crucial
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
• Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported