Senior FPGA Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Systems
DRWJob Title
Senior FPGA Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Systems
Role Summary
Join DRW's trading engineering teams to design and deliver FPGA-based solutions for low-latency, high-throughput trading systems. The role covers architecture, development, testing, and deployment of FPGA applications across trading sites in New York City, Chicago, and London.
Experience Level
Senior-level. (Years of experience not specified.)
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities include:
- Architect and implement FPGA applications for low-latency trading systems.
- Lead full development lifecycle: RTL design, synthesis, integration, and testing of high-throughput designs.
- Evaluate and select hardware platforms and components.
- Optimize designs for latency, throughput, and timing closure.
- Lead projects and collaborate with trading and engineering teams across offices.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications:
- Extensive FPGA development experience.
- Proven experience testing and validating low-latency, high-throughput FPGA designs.
- Experience leading projects or technical workstreams on hardware designs.
- Ability to evaluate hardware platforms and trade-offs.
- Effective collaboration with distributed engineering and trading teams.
Nice-to-have: Specific toolchain, protocol, or vendor experience (not specified).
Education Requirements
Background in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering was indicated; specific degree level (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's) was not specified.
About the Company
Company: DRW
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 30 years of experience in leveraging technology and skilled professionals to operate in global markets. With a focus on autonomy and risk capital trading, DRW engages in various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and commodities, and explores non-traditional strategies like real estate and crypto assets. The firm values integrity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
