FPGA Design Engineer II

About the role

The FPGA Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading. They will also lead and mentor junior engineers, contributing to the company's culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

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
• Contribute to improving our development processes, tools, and methodologies

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• 3+ 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

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

Benefits

Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $129,000 to $166,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.

Pay

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