Capital Markets Recruitment
FPGA Engineer - Leading Trading Firm
Capital Markets Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Our client, a Leading Quantitative Trading Firm, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its high-performance technology team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power electronic trading strategies. Youll be part of a collaborative environment where engineers and quantitative researchers work closely to optimize performance and scale systems across multiple platforms. Compensation
Base pay range: $300,000.00/yr - $600,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Capital Markets Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in latency-sensitive trading environments. Develop reusable IP blocks and scalable architectures for deployment across different hardware platforms. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader trading and networking infrastructure. Optimize designs for speed, reliability, and efficiency while maintaining code quality and reusability. Support production systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive continuous improvement. Explore new hardware and software technologies that could enhance the firms trading capabilities. Ideal Candidates
Professional experience in
FPGA/ASIC development
and digital logic design. Strong proficiency with
hardware description languages
(SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL). Solid understanding of
digital design principles
and verification methodologies. Experience with
FPGA toolchains
and flows for design, synthesis, simulation, and debugging. Knowledge of
C++
and familiarity with scripting languages such as
Python or Bash . Background in
networking protocols, packet processing, or high-speed transceivers
is advantageous. Degree in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field . This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading firm, work alongside world-class technologists, and have a direct impact on mission critical systems. The firm offers highly competitive compensation packages and a dynamic, innovative working environment. Feel free to apply or reach out at rhys.nugent@capitalmarkets.ie if you meet the requirements and would like to learn more. Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance Industries: Financial Services, Investment Management, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Our client, a Leading Quantitative Trading Firm, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its high-performance technology team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power electronic trading strategies. Youll be part of a collaborative environment where engineers and quantitative researchers work closely to optimize performance and scale systems across multiple platforms. Compensation
Base pay range: $300,000.00/yr - $600,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Capital Markets Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in latency-sensitive trading environments. Develop reusable IP blocks and scalable architectures for deployment across different hardware platforms. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader trading and networking infrastructure. Optimize designs for speed, reliability, and efficiency while maintaining code quality and reusability. Support production systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive continuous improvement. Explore new hardware and software technologies that could enhance the firms trading capabilities. Ideal Candidates
Professional experience in
FPGA/ASIC development
and digital logic design. Strong proficiency with
hardware description languages
(SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL). Solid understanding of
digital design principles
and verification methodologies. Experience with
FPGA toolchains
and flows for design, synthesis, simulation, and debugging. Knowledge of
C++
and familiarity with scripting languages such as
Python or Bash . Background in
networking protocols, packet processing, or high-speed transceivers
is advantageous. Degree in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field . This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading firm, work alongside world-class technologists, and have a direct impact on mission critical systems. The firm offers highly competitive compensation packages and a dynamic, innovative working environment. Feel free to apply or reach out at rhys.nugent@capitalmarkets.ie if you meet the requirements and would like to learn more. Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance Industries: Financial Services, Investment Management, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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