HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking Senior FPGA Design Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.
As a Senior FPGA Design Engineer at HPR, you will:
- 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
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
- Contribute to improving our development processes, tools, and methodologies
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
- 5+ 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
Desired 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
This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week)
HPR does not currently provide employment sponsorship