FPGA Engineer - Leading Trading Firm

Capital Markets Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm seeks a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its technology team in Chicago. This role involves designing and optimizing FPGA systems for electronic trading strategies within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with digital logic design, proficiency in hardware description languages, and knowledge of C++. This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on mission-critical systems with a firm that offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in FPGA/ASIC development and digital logic design.
• Strong proficiency with hardware description languages.
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and verification methodologies.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains for design, synthesis, and debugging.
• Knowledge of C++ and familiarity with scripting languages.
• Background in networking protocols or high-speed transceivers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and verification of FPGA-based systems for trading environments.
• Develop reusable IP blocks for deployment on hardware platforms.
• Work with teams to integrate FPGA solutions into trading infrastructure.
• Optimize designs for speed and efficiency.
• Support production systems and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Explore new technologies to enhance trading capabilities.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC development

Hardware description languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL)

Digital design principles

FPGA toolchains and flows

C++

Scripting languages (Python or Bash)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Senior FPGA Engineer

Our client, a Leading Quantitative Trading Firm, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its high-performance technology team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power electronic trading strategies. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where engineers and quantitative researchers work closely to optimize performance and scale systems across multiple platforms.

Base Pay Range

$300,000.00/yr – $750,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in latency-sensitive trading environments.
• Develop reusable IP blocks and scalable architectures for deployment across different hardware platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader trading and networking infrastructure.
• Optimize designs for speed, reliability, and efficiency while maintaining code quality and reusability.
• Support production systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Explore new hardware and software technologies that could enhance the firm’s trading capabilities.

Ideal Candidates

• Professional experience in FPGA/ASIC development and digital logic design.
• Strong proficiency with hardware description languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL).
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and verification methodologies.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains and flows for design, synthesis, simulation, and debugging.
• Knowledge of C++ and familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Background in networking protocols, packet processing, or high-speed transceivers is advantageous.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading firm, work alongside world-class technologists, and have a direct impact on mission‑critical systems. The firm offers highly competitive compensation packages and a dynamic, innovative working environment.

Contact

Feel free to apply or reach out at [e-mail] if you meet the requirements and would like to learn more.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries

Financial Services, Investment Management, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Medical insurance