FPGA Design Engineer
Wolverine Trading, Chicago, IL, United States
Description
Wolverine Trading is seeking an experienced FPGA design engineer to build high-speed, low latency systems targeting trading applications. The position requires designing and implementing hardware-based solutions for systems through collaboration with traders and quantitative analysts. The applicant must be highly driven and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Department: Technology
Location: Chicago, IL
What You’ll Do
Design and implement low-latency Hardware-based trading solutions
Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts and low-level SW Engineers
Push performance boundaries on FPGAs
Analyze and resolve real-time system bottlenecks and issues and improve trading performance
What We’re Looking For
Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog, FPGA design, and industry standard tools
Proficiency verifying designs through simulation and building verification environments
In-depth knowledge of advanced FPGA synthesis techniques and implementation constraints for high-speed timing closure
Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, memory & processor subsystems, and peripheral interconnects
Low level expertise in high speed Gb transceivers, MACs, and PHYs
Critical thinkers with ability to analyze complex, multi-variable systems
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a focus on digital systems or computer networks
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design and debug is a plus
3+ years experience working with FPGA and/or ASIC designs required
No prior experience in the finance industry required
Why Join Us
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Benefits
Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Additional Perks
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
Professional Development
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
The base compensation range for this role is approximately $110,000-$160,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.
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Wolverine Trading is seeking an experienced FPGA design engineer to build high-speed, low latency systems targeting trading applications. The position requires designing and implementing hardware-based solutions for systems through collaboration with traders and quantitative analysts. The applicant must be highly driven and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Department: Technology
Location: Chicago, IL
What You’ll Do
Design and implement low-latency Hardware-based trading solutions
Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts and low-level SW Engineers
Push performance boundaries on FPGAs
Analyze and resolve real-time system bottlenecks and issues and improve trading performance
What We’re Looking For
Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog, FPGA design, and industry standard tools
Proficiency verifying designs through simulation and building verification environments
In-depth knowledge of advanced FPGA synthesis techniques and implementation constraints for high-speed timing closure
Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, memory & processor subsystems, and peripheral interconnects
Low level expertise in high speed Gb transceivers, MACs, and PHYs
Critical thinkers with ability to analyze complex, multi-variable systems
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a focus on digital systems or computer networks
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design and debug is a plus
3+ years experience working with FPGA and/or ASIC designs required
No prior experience in the finance industry required
Why Join Us
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Benefits
Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Additional Perks
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
Professional Development
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
The base compensation range for this role is approximately $110,000-$160,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.
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