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Senior FPGA Design Engineer

HPR, Needham Heights, MA, United States


Overview

HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.
Responsibilities

Design, develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading
Own the RTL design process from specification and coding through synthesis and FPGA implementation
Partner with design verification engineers to review and execute comprehensive test plans
Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
Contribute to improving our development processes, tools, and methodologies
Required Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
5+ years of experience in digital logic design for FPGAs or ASICs
Proficiency in SystemVerilog (preferred) or VHDL
Deep understanding of computer architecture and digital design concepts
Experience with industry-standard simulation and debugging tools (e.g., VCS, Verdi)
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Strong problem solving, debugging, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Xilinx and/or Altera FPGAs
Familiarity with FPGA architecture and advanced design techniques, including optimizations for synthesis and timing closure
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP)
Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, and/or DDR)
Familiarity with C programming and scripting in Python and/or Perl
On-site Requirement

This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week).
Sponsorship

HPR does not currently provide employment sponsorship.
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Interested in joining HPR? Apply with your details as requested in the online application.
Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in HPR’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.

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