Summary:
Leading HFT fund looking for exceptional FPGA engineers to join an elite global team to design and build the next generation of hardware solutions.
Collaborating with technologists and traders, you will provide hardware systems in areas such as fast networking, high performance compute and real-time acceleration. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on co-designing hybrid hardware/software solutions.
The ideal candidate will have a mix of traditional RTL development and software skills, strong work ethic, and the drive to continually learn and improve.
Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. Developers here are highly valued and well-rewarded for hard work, and as a result, are some of the brightest minds from across the trading, tech, academic and start-up industries.
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ proven track record of hands-on FPGA development where you have taken ownership
- In-depth knowledge of building reliable, high performance FPGA hardware systems
- 3+ years of RTL experience (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL)
- Good understanding of technology trade-offs, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
- 2+ years’ software development experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or related)
- Finance experience not required
Desirable:
- Any of the following: Linux, scripting language proficiency (preferably Python), high level synthesis flows, familiarity with Jenkins CI / Github / ctypes / SWIG
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary & bonus
- Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
- Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
- Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes