Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Algo Capital Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated engineer to enhance their cutting-edge trading systems. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design high-speed hardware solutions, tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on problem-solving and critical thinking, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on trading operations. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative solutions in the financial services sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values engineering expertise and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in FPGA and/or ASIC design and verification.
• Proficient in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and C/C++ programming.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

C programming

C++ programming

FPGA design

ASIC design

Digital simulation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

RTL synthesis tools

Digital simulators

Job description

Our client is a world renowned $60BN High Frequency Trading firm 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, our 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 trading executions.
• Conduct research on emerging low-latency techniques and platforms, identifying opportunities for integration into our clients trading system.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team consisting of quant 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or a related technical field.
• 2+ years experience in designing, coding, testing, and verifying FPGAs and/or ASICs.
• Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, as well as C or C++ programming languages.
• 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 a 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Capital Markets, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Financial Services