FPGA Engineer

About the Role

Day-to-day, the FPGA Engineer will engage in a variety of challenging tasks, from working closely with software developers to integrate FPGA solutions into broader system architectures to performing timing analysis, timing closures, resource optimization, and latency measurements to ensure peak performance. The role also involves collaboration with traders and researchers to identify opportunities for improvement and implementing hardware-accelerated solutions for protocol parsing, order entry, and market data processing.

The High-Frequency Trading team at Eqvilent is known for its dynamic and results-driven culture, where expertise in both hardware engineering and financial markets is highly valued. The team works closely with other departments, including software engineering and quantitative research, to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that underpin the company's competitive advantage.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
• Work closely with software developers to integrate FPGA solutions into broader system architectures.
• Implement hardware-accelerated solutions for protocol parsing, order entry, and market data processing.
• Perform timing analysis, timing closures, resource optimization, and latency measurements to ensure peak performance.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to identify opportunities for improving trading performance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance in a live trading environment.
• Design, simulate, and verify digital circuits using HDLs (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Utilize FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado or Altera Quartus) for development and optimization.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado or Altera Quartus).
• Experience with FPGA debugging tools (ILA, SignalTap, Chipscope).
• Experience with Simulation tools (e.g., Questa/ModelSim).
• Strong understanding of digital circuit design principles and optimization techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Programming and Scripting skills in tcl/C++/Python.
• Experience with peripheral integration (10G PHY/MAC, PCIe).
• Experience with custom network stack implementations (TCP/UDP).

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in financial markets.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible schedule and remote work options from anywhere in the world.
• Access to any of Eqvilent's global offices.
• 40 paid days off.
• Professional development opportunities.

• Ensure you have a solid grasp of FPGA design principles and experience with relevant tools like Xilinx Vivado or Altera Quartus.
• Develop a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to optimize digital circuits for low latency and high throughput.
• Highlight any experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments, especially those related to financial markets.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to troubleshooting complex system issues in a live trading environment.
• Familiarize yourself with Eqvilent's technology stack and be ready to ask informed questions during the interview process.
• When discussing your experience, emphasize not only your technical skills but also your ability to work collaboratively with software engineers, traders, and researchers.