Junior FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer - Quantitative Trading Firm
Location: Chicago

The Role
A world leading quantitative trading firm is hiring an FPGA Engineer to join its hardware team, building the circuits and IP that power its automated trading infrastructure. You'll take designs from RTL through verification, own reusable IP blocks, and help scale hardware across the firm's global footprint.

What You'll Need
Hands-on professional background in FPGA/ASIC design and verification
Track record building IP that's reusable and portable across platforms, not one-off designs
Strong grasp of digital design fundamentals
Fluency in at least one HDL - SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL
Comfort with standard EDA toolchains
Working C++ ability
Scripting chops in TCL, Python, or Bash
A degree in EE, CS, CE, or an adjacent technical field, or on track to complete one by January 2026
A plus: exposure to high-speed transceivers, networking protocols, or packet processing

What the Job Looks Like
Write and verify RTL for live trading systems
Build IP components designed to be reused across multiple platforms
Bridge hardware designs into the wider tech stack
Automate workflows and tooling via scripting
Work day to day alongside software, research, and systems engineers

Compensation & Benefits
Medical (PPO and HDHP options) starting day one, with employer paid plans available
Dental and vision covered by the employer from day one
HSA with company contributions up to the IRS max; FSA also offered
PTO, paid holidays, parental leave for eligible full-time staff
Employer paid life insurance
401(k) - Traditional, Roth, and After-Tax options, immediate vesting, company match
On-site catered meals, stocked kitchen, and meal delivery stipends
Gym membership covered
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Monthly tech stipend
EAP
Optional add-ons: supplemental life & AD&D, pet insurance

Pre-Application:
Please do not apply if you are looking for a contract or remote work
You must be eligible to live and work in the US, without requiring sponsorship
Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying
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