FPGA Engineer Intern

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,650 - 218,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market maker is seeking FPGA Engineering interns in New York. Interns will design and implement FPGA solutions to enhance trading systems, working closely with business leaders. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and possess a strong passion for technology and hardware development. This internship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior engineers and enhance trading system performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in simulation, systems integration, hardware validation and testing, FPGA synthesis, and static analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test FPGA solutions across the firm's trading businesses.
• Improve trading system efficiency and performance.
• Work in small teams to build the future of finance.

Skills

Passion for technology and hardware development

RTL Design (SystemVerilog preferred)

Knowledge of Python, C, Tcl, and Bash

Experience in Hardware Architecture

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields

Job description

At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of FPGA Engineers work in small teams to create the next generation FPGA solutions to support ultra‑low latency trading systems across the firm. FPGA Engineers work closely with business leaders to design and deploy FPGA solutions that help optimize trading system performance. As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11‑week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.

Your Objectives:

• Design, implement and test FPGA solutions across Citadel Securities’ trading businesses
• Improve trading system efficiency and performance to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation and order execution
• Work in small teams to build the future of finance

Your Skills & Talents:

• A deep passion for technology and hardware development
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields
• Experienced in RTL Design (SystemVerilog preferred). Python, C, Tcl, and Bash a plus.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Hardware Architecture, Simulation, Systems Integration, Hardware Validation and Testing, FPGA Synthesis, and Static Analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technology

Opportunities available in New York.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $4,300 to $4,800 per week.

About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is the next‑generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market’s most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real‑world outcomes.