Overview

FPGA DevOps Engineer – Leading Systematic Trading Firm | Up to £300k TC

A high-performing and technology-led systematic trading firm is searching for a DevOps Engineer with FPGA expertise to join their expanding London engineering hub. This role will focus on building the tooling, automation, and infrastructure that support the development of world-class FPGA hardware execution platforms, forming a key part of the firm’s next phase of trading expansion.

Compensation

Base pay range: This range is provided by Stanford Black Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Up to £300k TC

Role

• Develop and enhance DevOps tooling to accelerate the build and deployment of FPGA platforms
• Drive automation across environments, leveraging scripting (Python/Bash) and systems programming (C/C++)
• Design and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred) and containerisation (Docker)
• Implement and refine monitoring frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or Elastic Search
• Improve build/test automation to streamline FPGA development workflows
• Collaborate directly with world-class technologists in a flat, highly technical structure

Company

• Technology-led culture – Drives both trading and internal investment decisions
• c.1,000 employees – Large enough for scale, small enough for individual impact
• New state-of-the-art London HQ – Core hub for engineering and trading, Free On-Site Gym
• Flat structure – Direct access to senior engineers and C-level leaders
• Great work life balance (frequently quoted on Glassdoor) – Free Breakfast and Lunch, 2 days per week WFH
• Competitive Compensation – Year 1 guaranteed bonus, 13% pension, Potential for Sign-On Bonuses

Requirements

• FPGA experience (must-have)
• Strong systems programming (C/C++ preferred)
• Scripting expertise (Python and/or Bash)
• Containerisation experience (Docker preferred)
• Cloud infrastructure exposure (AWS preferred)
• Monitoring tooling experience (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Elastic Search)

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Investment Management

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