FPGA Engineer
OptiverAbout the Role
Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardware-based trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation. They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation, creating bespoke solutions to complex trading problems. Working in close collaboration with software engineers and traders, hardware engineers deeply understand trading problems and create dynamic, well-architected systems.
- Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed hardware designs
- Research new low-latency techniques and platforms for integration with trading systems
- Work in multidisciplinary teams of traders, software developers, and infrastructure engineers
- Leverage best-in-class hardware or build in-house solutions to ensure FPGAs interface with cutting edge server hardware
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in CE, EE, CS, or related technical field
- Experience designing, coding, testing, and verifying FPGAs and/or ASICs
- Experience coding in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog as well as C or C++
- Experience with RTL synthesis, writing timing, area, and other relevant constraints
- Experience with digital simulators and self-checking test benches
- Experience supporting post-silicon bring-up and debugging a plus
- Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems
What You'll Get
- $200k base salary
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- 401(k) match up to 50%
- Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more