Hardware Design Engineer (ASIC / FPGA)

Hardware Design Engineer (ASIC / FPGA / RTL)Chicago, IL (Relocation Available)We're hiring Hardware Design Engineers to help build the next generation of custom hardware powering one of the world's most performance-sensitive technology environments.This team develops proprietary ASIC and FPGA-based systems that sit at the core of a highly optimized production platform where latency, throughput, reliability, and performance matter. Engineers are given significant ownership, work alongside elite hardware and software engineers, and contribute directly to technology that impacts real-world trading outcomes every day.Unlike highly specialized hardware organizations, engineers here are exposed to the full design lifecycle and are encouraged to contribute across architecture, RTL development, verification, system integration, and tooling. Required Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline2+ years of full-time professional experience in ASIC, FPGA, RTL, digital design, or hardware engineering roles following completion of your degreeStrong RTL development experience using SystemVerilog or VerilogSolid understanding of digital design fundamentalsExperience working with complex digital systems and multi-clock-domain environmentsUnderstanding of clock-domain crossing concepts and timing fundamentalsFamiliarity with Ethernet and networking fundamentalsExperience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languagesStrong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively in highly collaborative engineering environments Preferred Qualifications ASIC development experienceFPGA development experienceExperience with high-speed networking systemsUnderstanding of PMA, SERDES, or related technologiesExperience building verification frameworks and automation toolsC++ development experienceExperience working on low-latency or performance-sensitive systemsBackground in custom hardware, networking, datacenter infrastructure, or distributed systems Why Join Build custom hardware that directly impacts production systemsWork alongside some of the strongest hardware engineers in the industryGain exposure across ASIC, FPGA, RTL, networking, and systems engineeringBroad technical ownership rather than narrow specializationRelocation support available for candidates moving to ChicagoCompetitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunitiesThis role is ideal for engineers who want to work on complex hardware challenges, own meaningful technical decisions, and contribute to systems where performance truly matters.