Low-Latency FPGA & Hardware Platform Engineer

Virtu Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu is seeking a Hardware Platform Engineer to join our hardware team. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize FPGA-based hardware platforms and develop software to control and monitor production systems, contributing to ultra-low latency trading capabilities.

Responsibilities include testing hardware, defining deployment plans, and evaluating hardware providers. This role offers a meritocratic, flat-structure environment with potential to grow in financial technology.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of network protocols.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with modern computer systems and network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot hardware equipment.
• Define and implement hardware platform deployment plans.
• Develop and maintain applications to control/monitor custom hardware platforms.
• Research and evaluate hardware providers, features, and capabilities.

Skills

Networking basics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

FPGA development tools

Job description

Virtu is seeking a Hardware Platform Engineer to join our hardware team. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize FPGA-based hardware platforms and develop software to control and monitor production systems, contributing to ultra-low latency trading capabilities.

Responsibilities include testing hardware, defining deployment plans, and evaluating hardware providers. This role offers a meritocratic, flat-structure environment with potential to grow in financial technology.