Senior FPGA Architect for Ultra-Low-Latency Trading

CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free meals

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) in Chicago is looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their FPGA development team. The role involves partnering with specialists to define an architectural vision for ultra-low-latency trading systems and working on the next generation of trading technology.

The ideal candidate has expertise in FPGA development, proficiency with SystemVerilog or VHDL, and is comfortable working in Python or C++. CTC offers a hybrid workplace model and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and expertise with FPGA development.
• Advanced proficiency using HDLs, with an emphasis on SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Comfortable working in Python and/or C++ for developing tools, testbenches, and integrations.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer architectures.
• Enthusiasm for applying modern, agile design and testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a skilled team to define and implement a pragmatic architectural vision.
• Collaborate with senior technology leaders to continuously improve our trading platform design.
• Build an understanding of trading workflows and system performance needs.
• Develop implementation roadmap to improve trading performance.
• Lead design implementation efforts and contribute to code reviews.

Skills

FPGA development

SystemVerilog or VHDL

Python and/or C++

Understanding of computer architectures

Agile design and testing practices

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) in Chicago is looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their FPGA development team. The role involves partnering with specialists to define an architectural vision for ultra-low-latency trading systems and working on the next generation of trading technology.

The ideal candidate has expertise in FPGA development, proficiency with SystemVerilog or VHDL, and is comfortable working in Python or C++. CTC offers a hybrid workplace model and excellent employee benefits.