Quantitative Technologist (Full-Time - FPGA Engineer, PhD)

Radix Trading University Job Board; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Radix Trading University Job Board is seeking experienced engineers to design and build scalable systems in Chicago. Candidates should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar, with expertise in FPGA coding using VHDL/verilog. Proficiency in Python for testing and familiarity with Modelsim is essential. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, a fast learner, and able to work independently while possessing strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in progress or obtained in a relevant field.
• Experience with large FPGA Stratix V or/and Virtex Ultra-Scale+ is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking protocols: IP, TCP/UDP.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new scalable systems.
• Maintain FPGA code.
• Innovate and design solutions to current limitations.

Skills

Experience coding in VHDL/verilog

Proficiency with Python for unit testing

Highly analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, or a closely-related engineering discipline

Tools

Modelsim

Xilinx and/or Altera FPGAs

Job description

Chicago

Job Functions

• Design and build new scalable systems
• Maintaining FPGA code
• Use Python for unit testing
• Use model-sim for simulation
• Debug and fix FPGA issues
• Innovate and design solutions that will overcome current limitations

Key Capabilities

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, or another closely-related engineering discipline (in the progress of obtaining or has obtained)
• Experience coding in VHDL/verilog
• Proficiency with Python for unit testing
• Used Xilnix and/or Altera FPGAs
• Familiar with Modelsim
• Previously worked on large FPGA stratix V or/and Virtex ultra-scale+ is a plus
• Knowledge of networking protocols: IP, TCP/UDP etc.
• Highly analytical mindset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Results oriented, highly flexible, team player
• Can tackle new things without a lot of help; fast learner
• Driven and self-guided
• Ability to function independently and take ownership
• Ability to multitask and iterate quickly towards a better solution