Low-Latency FPGA & Systems Software Engineer

Eagle Seven; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Transit benefits

Job summary

Eagle Seven seeks a Software Developer to join the Hardware Engineering team, bridging hardware and software for ultra-low-latency FPGA-based systems and trading platforms. You will design APIs, kernel drivers, and tooling to support automated trading capabilities in a high-performance Linux environment.

With 5–7+ years of experience, you will collaborate with FPGA engineers and read RTL, contributing to lab bring-up and performance optimization in HFT contexts.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an HFT or proprietary trading environment preferred.
• Expert level proficiency in C++14/17 for systems programming; strong Python for automation.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet protocols, and OSI in low-latency systems.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe protocols and DMA engine architecture.
• Deep understanding of the Linux kernel, including driver development and interrupt handling.
• Experience with RTL read/interpreting SystemVerilog/Verilog.
• Exposure to FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus.
• Ability to work collaboratively; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance C++ APIs to integrate FPGA hardware with trading systems.
• Developing and optimizing Linux kernel drivers focused on PCIe and low-latency paths.
• Collaborating with FPGA engineers for test labs and validation of SystemVerilog/Verilog designs.
• Building diagnostic and automation tools in Python and C++ for FPGA config, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Analyzing trading system performance using logs, PCAPs, and telemetry to identify bottlenecks.
• Implementing and optimizing TCP/UDP/IP stacks and Ethernet-based communication for HFT.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux kernel

PCIe

SystemVerilog/Verilog

Networking

Low-latency design

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Kernel debugging tools

Job description

Eagle Seven seeks a Software Developer to join the Hardware Engineering team, bridging hardware and software for ultra-low-latency FPGA-based systems and trading platforms. You will design APIs, kernel drivers, and tooling to support automated trading capabilities in a high-performance Linux environment.

With 5–7+ years of experience, you will collaborate with FPGA engineers and read RTL, contributing to lab bring-up and performance optimization in HFT contexts.