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

Radix Trading Experienced Job Board; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Radix Trading Experienced Job Board is seeking an FPGA-focused engineer to join the FPGA team. You will design and build scalable systems, maintain FPGA code, and use Python for unit tests, with ModelSim for simulations. You will debug FPGA issues and contribute innovative solutions to overcome current limitations.

The role emphasizes independence, fast learning, and ownership, within a small, dynamic team; strong communication skills are essential for collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, or related discipline (in progress or obtained).
• Experience coding in VHDL/Verilog.
• Proficiency with Python for unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new scalable systems.
• Maintain FPGA code.
• Use Python for unit testing; use ModelSim for simulation.
• Debug and fix FPGA issues.
• Innovate and design solutions to overcome current limitations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Self-guided

Team player

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Architecture (in progress or completed)

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

ModelSim

Xilinx FPGAs

Altera FPGAs

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 come to the table with new and 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