FPGA Engineer

Top proprietary trading firm with offices in the US and Europe is looking to hire a distinguished FPGA Engineer to work closely with a smaller team of like minded engineers. The firm engages in rigorous quantitative analysis to deploy systematic trading strategies over multiple time horizons.You will have the opportunity to get deeply involved in the development, testing and integration of FPGA applications and work closely with other technologists and trading experts. We are seeking candidates that have strong technical experience and high-level interest in the industry. The successful hire will design, implement, and optimize hardware solutions using RTL design methodologies.What you’ll be doing:Partner with developers and traders to design, implement and deploy FPGA solutions across the firms’ trading businessesArchitect and implement new FPGA applications (RTL design, synthesis, place & route, static timing analysis) from the ground upDevelop and maintain robust testing systems shared across the teamFacilitate software integration efforts by developing new APIs and optimizing interfacesPropose creative solutions to overcome FPGA/hardware/software limitationsWhat we’re looking for:5+ years of full-time experience as an FPGA engineerPrevious experience with high-speed design/protocols either within or outside the finance/trading industryMust have strong VHDL and Python skills, and be familiar with Linux environmentsExpert knowledge in one or more of these areas: networking, computer architecture, verificationIntermediate skills in C/C++This is a full-time, on-site role based in New York.