Lead Hardware Architect — HFT, ASIC/FPGA

PAX Markets, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PAX Markets, Inc. is seeking a founding principal hardware engineer to lead the design and in-production implementation of a co-located trading facility on a silicon device. The role involves pioneering development using AWS F2 FPGA instances transitioning to ASIC technology.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) and should possess skills in SystemVerilog, FPGA or ASIC design, and programming in Rust/C++. If you're passionate about trading and markets, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) or at an exchange.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a trading facility on a silicon device.
• Develop PAX core technology and set future design directions.

Skills

SystemVerilog

FPGA or ASIC design experience

Rust and/or C++

HFT

Protobuf

Curiosity and ability to learn

Passion for trading and markets

Job description

PAX Markets, Inc. is seeking a founding principal hardware engineer to lead the design and in-production implementation of a co-located trading facility on a silicon device. The role involves pioneering development using AWS F2 FPGA instances transitioning to ASIC technology.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) and should possess skills in SystemVerilog, FPGA or ASIC design, and programming in Rust/C++. If you're passionate about trading and markets, we encourage you to apply.