FPGA Engineer

Grasshopper; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated FPGA Engineer to design and optimize solutions for an automated trading system. This role involves collaboration with diverse tech teams and traders to innovate solutions, requiring deep FPGA expertise and a strong grasp of programming and networking protocols. The company fosters a dynamic, creative work culture, offering a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave, mentorship opportunities, and comprehensive insurance.

Benefits

21 days annual leave

Comprehensive Insurance Package

Annual Dental & Wellness budget

Employee bonus referrals

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of deep expertise in FPGA.
• Demonstrated experience on Hardware-software codesign and High Level Synthesis.
• Proven technical skills in FPGA design and implementation are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise solutions for our automated trading system.
• Work with traders and tech teams to define requirements and create trading solutions.
• Research new technologies and hardware platforms.

Skills

FPGA expertise

SystemVerilog/Verilog programming

FPGA development tools (Altera or Xilinx)

Simulation tools (Modelsim)

Hardware-software codesign

Network protocols knowledge (Ethernet, ARP, IP, TCP, UDP)

C/C++ knowledge

Scripting (Python, Bash, Tcl, Perl)

Architectural frameworks understanding

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

About the Role:

As we continue to grow, Grasshopper seeks a highly motivated FPGA Engineer to design, develop and optimise solutions for our automated trading system. You’ll work alongside traders and technologists while building, researching and implementing hardware that pushes the limits of performance and latency.

As a key member of the FPGA Team, you’ll:

• Work with a culturally diverse tech team that designs, develops and optimizes FPGA solutions for automated trading systems
• Work with traders to define requirements and come up with innovative, efficient and smart trading solutions
• Embrace a learning and innovation culture; research on new technologies and new hardware platforms

We’d love for you to have:

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or the equivalent
• 5 - 7 years of deep expertise in FPGA
• Experience on SystemVerilog/Verilog programming
• Strong experience on FPGA development tools (Altera or Xilinx) and simulation tools (Modelsim)
• Demonstrated experience on Hardware-software codesign and High Level Synthesis
• Good knowledge on network protocols, specifically Ethernet, ARP, IP, TCP and UDP
• Good C/C++ knowledge
• Skilled in scripting with Python, Bash, Tcl, and Perl to streamline technical operations.
• Strong grasp of architectural frameworks, enabling you to critically assess and justify the selection of various tools and components.
• Proven technical skills in FPGA design and implementation (industry experience is a plus, but not required).

What we offer:

• 21 days annual leave
• An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
• Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
• Annual Dental & Wellness budget
• Employee bonus referrals

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.