FPGA Infrastructure Develope

FPGA Infrastructure Developer  

Engineering | Full-time | Remote

About the Role  

We are seeking an exceptional FPGA Infrastructure Developer to join a high‑performance trading technology team. You will be at the forefront of building ultra‑low‑latency FPGA trading solutions that operate at nanosecond precision in live production environments.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where you will design, develop, and optimize performance‑critical infrastructure using HLS C and lower‑level FPGA technologies. You will work with cutting‑edge AMD/Xilinx platforms, taking full ownership of systems where every clock cycle matters. If you thrive under pressure, obsess over performance optimization, and want your work to directly impact trading outcomes in real‑time markets, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities  

Core Development:  

- Design and maintain ultra‑low‑latency, high‑performance infrastructure code in C (C14+) synthesized with Vivado HLS.  

- Develop and optimize lower‑level FPGA code using HDL languages (SystemVerilog/VHDL).  

- Architect and refine build/synthesis environments to maximize throughput and minimize latency.

Performance & Optimization:  

- Profile and optimize FPGA resource utilization (LUTs, DSPs, BRAM) for maximum efficiency.  

- Implement advanced timing closure techniques and pipeline optimization strategies.  

- Debug and resolve complex hardware‑software integration issues in live trading systems.

System Ownership:  

- Take end‑to‑end ownership of FPGA infrastructure components from design through production deployment.  

- Collaborate with strategy and research teams to translate algorithmic requirements into FPGA implementations.  

- Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance production FPGA systems with minimal downtime.

Required Qualifications  

Technical Expertise:  

- 4+ years of professional experience developing in modern C (C14 or later).  

- 4+ years of hands‑on experience with Xilinx Vivado HLS and AMD/Xilinx FPGA platforms (UltraScale, UltraScale+, or Versal).  

- Strong working knowledge of SystemVerilog, VHDL, or other HDL languages.  

- Deep understanding of FPGA architecture, timing constraints, and synthesis optimization.

Professional Qualities:  

- Proven track record of delivering high‑performance, production‑grade systems.  

- Exceptional problem‑solving abilities with a methodical debugging approach.  

- Strong sense of accountability and ownership over critical infrastructure.  

- Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑pressure trading environments.

Preferred Qualifications  

- Experience with financial markets, trading systems, or HFT (High‑Frequency Trading) infrastructure.  

- Familiarity with PCIe, network protocols (TCP/UDP), or market data feeds.  

- Knowledge of timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and metastability mitigation.  

- Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflows.  

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

What We Offer  

- Cutting‑edge technology: work with the latest AMD/Xilinx FPGA platforms and tools.  

- High impact: your code directly influences trading performance and business outcomes.  

- Technical growth: continuous learning opportunities in low‑latency systems and hardware acceleration.  

- Collaborative culture: work alongside talented engineers, quants, and traders.  

- Competitive compensation: industry‑leading salary, performance bonuses, and benefits package.