Senior FPGA Engineer

Job Title

Senior FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Senior FPGA Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, validating, and integrating FPGA and hardware solutions for low-latency trading and research platforms. The role works closely with systems engineering, finance, and technology teams to deliver production FPGA-based systems.

Position is 100% onsite in Chicago, IL. The employer offers visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, and standard benefits including medical insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires 4+ years of FPGA design experience (hardware architecture, simulation, integration, validation).

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Lead full lifecycle FPGA development from architecture and design through rollout and testing.
• Integrate FPGA and hardware solutions into trading and research platforms.
• Research and evaluate industry FPGA products and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, finance, and technology stakeholders to define requirements and deliverables.
• Own and drive projects to completion, including design reviews, verification, and hardware validation.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers; provide technical guidance and code/design reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and system-level issues in a team environment.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes:

• 4+ years of FPGA design experience covering architecture, simulation, system integration, validation, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx toolchain (Vivado) and ModelSim.
• Proficiency in Verilog and familiarity with scripting or programming languages and Linux-based workflows.
• Experience with hardware architecture and system-level design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to take ownership of projects.
• Proven problem-solver: self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, or engineering is preferred. Employers may consider Master’s degree plus relevant work experience. Strong academic record (high GPA) from top-tier institutions is noted as a preference.

About the Company

Company: IT Recruiters for Tech Jobs

A technology-focused recruiting and staffing firm specializing in placing IT and engineering professionals (including FPGA engineers) across U.S. cities and remote roles, with services for employers and job seekers in industries like trading and healthcare IT.