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

Radixuniversity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Radixuniversity in Chicago is seeking a skilled FPGA engineer to improve system performance and latency. You will work on innovative solutions for automated trading within a dynamic team, focusing on designing scalable systems and maintaining FPGA code.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, experience in VHDL/Verilog, and proficiency in Python. Excellent communication and analytical skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, or closely-related engineering discipline.
• Experience coding in VHDL/Verilog.
• Proficiency with Python for unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new scalable systems.
• Maintain FPGA code.
• Debug and fix FPGA issues.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog coding

Python for unit testing

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Xilinx/Altera FPGAs

Modelsim

Job description

As part of the FPGA team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology to improve performance and latency of our systems. As a member of a small and dynamic team, you'll not only work to solve production issues but also bring new innovative ideas for automated trading.

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