FPGA Engineer

Belvedere Trading, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvedere Trading, LLC in Chicago is seeking an FPGA Developer to enhance their options market-making systems. The role involves developing and optimizing FPGA hardware, collaborating with software teams, and working on high-performance computing systems. Candidates should have a strong background in FPGA development, proficiency in C++, and knowledge of simulation tools. The competitive salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000 per year, with various employee benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience developing FPGA systems including verification and timing closure.
• Proficient in multiple programming and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of FPGA design and verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize FPGA hardware for trading systems.
• Collaborate with software teams on automated trading algorithms.
• Implement performance improvements on computing systems.

Skills

FPGA development

C++ proficiency

Scripting (Bash, TCL, Python)

Low-latency performance optimization

Hardware platform development

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

Synopsys

ModelSim

Job description

About the Company

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. We provide liquidity to markets through market‑making activities across commodities, interest rates, exchange‑traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. Our strong focus on building high‑performance, low‑latency trading software from the ground up has driven our success.

Position Overview

We are seeking an FPGA Developer to enhance our options market‑making systems. The role involves developing and optimizing FPGA hardware, collaborating with software teams, and driving performance improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Use cutting‑edge technology for high‑performance/low‑latency systems.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate and create automated trading algorithms.
• Work on high‑performance computing systems to break speed and performance boundaries.
• Build next‑generation algorithmic trading systems.
• Solve low‑latency trading problems and optimize performance‑critical code.
• Develop new hardware platforms.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and experiment with performance optimizations.
• Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways.
• Help continuously improve team productivity, code quality, tool, and technology adoption.
• Create new features and help improve existing experiences.
• Share ideas, experience, and knowledge with other team members.

What You’ll Need

• Experience developing FPGA systems (Verilog/VHDL, functional verification, static timing closure).
• Proficiency in C++, Bash, TCL, and/or Python scripting.
• Knowledge of FPGA design, simulation, and verification tools (Synopsys, Riviera, ModelSim, Questasim, etc.).
• Desire to push performance and lower latency boundaries.
• Passion for innovation and building systems from scratch.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.
• Careful attention to detail and a drive to exceed expectations.

$175,000 – $225,000 a year.

Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website.

Belvedere Trading is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a non‑discriminatory employment environment for all employees and applicants. The firm supports diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a respectful and dignified workplace.

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours with the ability to be on‑site prior to the start of business on occasion.

Amount of Travel Required: None.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.