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Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Algo Capital Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Senior FPGA Engineer- High Frequency Trading


Our client, a leading global proprietary trading firm, combines advanced technologies with exceptional talent to dominate various financial markets worldwide. With over two decades of outstanding success, they have established themselves as a major player across diverse asset classes. The firm excels in market making, leveraging emerging technologies, and maintaining strong, effective trade operations.


You'll be integral to a high-performing team driving innovation in high-frequency trading systems. You'll focus on developing low-latency, high-throughput designs, working on both greenfield projects and enhancing existing trading infrastructures.


As a High-Frequency Trading Hardware Engineer:


  • Design and implement cutting-edge FPGA solutions to boost trading system performance and network infrastructure speed.
  • Explore and integrate innovative low-latency technologies to enhance our competitive edge in algorithmic trading.
  • Collaborate within a diverse team of quantitative traders, software engineers, and infrastructure specialists.
  • Optimize FPGA interfaces with state-of-the-art server hardware, developing custom solutions when necessary.
  • Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with hardware vendors and technology providers.


Qualifications for Success:

  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
  • Proven track record in FPGA/ASIC design, development, testing, and verification.
  • Proficiency in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) and software languages (C/C ).
  • Expertise in RTL synthesis and constraint management for timing, area, and performance optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with digital simulation tools and creation of comprehensive self-checking testbenches.
  • Familiarity with post-silicon validation and troubleshooting processes is advantageous.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for seamless collaboration with software teams in agile development environments.


Apply now to be part of a team that's building the future of algorithmic trading and financial markets. Your expertise could be the key to the next breakthrough in high-frequency trading technology.


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