Quantitative Technologist (Full-Time - FPGA Engineer, PhD) Chicago

As part of the FPGA team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology to improve performance and latency of our systems. As a member of a small and dynamic team, you'll not only work to solve production issues but also come to the table with new and innovative ideas for automated trading.

Job Functions :

Design and build new scalable systems

Maintaining FPGA code

Use Python for unit testing

Use model-sim for simulation

Debug and fix FPGA issues

Innovate and design solutions that will overcome current limitations

Key Capabilities :

PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering or another closely-related engineering discipline

Highly analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Results oriented, highly flexible, team player

Can tackle new things without a lot of help ; fast learner

Driven and self-guided

Ability to function independently and take ownership

Ability to multitask and iterate quickly towards a better solution

Proficiency with Python for unit testing

Experience coding in VHDL / verilog

Used Xilnix and / or Altera FPGAs

Familiar with Modelsim

Previously worked on large FPGA stratix V or / and Virtex ultra-scale+ is a plus

Knowledge of networking protocols : IP, / TCP / UDP etc.