FPGA Engineer - High Frequency Trading
Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join our high-performance team in Chicago. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based systems to support our ultra-low-latency trading strategies. You'll collaborate with traders and software engineers to develop cutting-edge solutions that provide a competitive edge in the market.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop high-performance FPGA solutions for trading systems.
- Optimize hardware for ultra-low-latency data processing and communication.
- Collaborate with software engineers and traders to integrate FPGA solutions with trading platforms.
- Debug, test, and maintain FPGA designs to ensure reliability and performance.
- Stay updated on the latest FPGA technologies and apply them to improve system performance.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with FPGA design using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
- Proficiency in hardware design tools like Vivado, Quartus, or similar.
- Strong understanding of low-latency systems and high-frequency trading (HFT) concepts.
- Experience with network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with high-speed trading environments.
- Experience with C/C++ and Python for system integration.
- Knowledge of scripting for automation of design flows.
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic trading environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Collaborative and innovative culture that values your expertise.
Target base salary of 150-225K depending on a number of factors and will be able to receive an annual discretionary cash bonus which can be a significant portion of your total compensation.
Will also receive other benefits including: Health benefits, 401k, and PTO.
Meet Your Recruiter
Rolf Otten
Technology Recruiter
EXPERIENCE:
In 2004, shortly after graduating from NIU's College of Business, my recruiting career at CPS, Inc. started. During this time, I have been able to learn from some of the best recruiters within the industry and continually look to improve myself in order to better serve both the candidates and client companies I represent.
I partner with several of the leading tech firms in Chicago and across the country in helping them secure hard to find technologists. These companies are in a variety of industries: Financial/Trading, E-Commerce, Data Analytic, Ad-tech, Education Tech, SaaS, Hedge Funds, and more.
The positions I work include: Software Engineers (C++, Java, C#, Python, Ruby, etc.), Network/Systems Engineers, DevOps, DBA's, Data Scientists, and more.
About me:
I grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago just blocks from the famed Brookfield Zoo. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children and try to keep up with all of their activities. I try to remain as active as possible and enjoy all things "sports". You can find me at Soldier Field for most Bears games and will never say no to a good chicken wing.