Our client, a Leading Quantitative Trading Firm, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join its high-performance technology team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power electronic trading strategies. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where engineers and quantitative researchers work closely to optimize performance and scale systems across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in latency-sensitive trading environments.
• Develop reusable IP blocks and scalable architectures for deployment across different hardware platforms.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader trading and networking infrastructure.
• Optimize designs for speed, reliability, and efficiency while maintaining code quality and reusability.
• Support production systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Explore new hardware and software technologies that could enhance the firm’s trading capabilities.

Ideal Candidates

• Professional experience in FPGA/ASIC development and digital logic design.
• Strong proficiency with hardware description languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL).
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and verification methodologies.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains and flows for design, synthesis, simulation, and debugging.
• Knowledge of C++ and familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Background in networking protocols, packet processing, or high-speed transceivers is advantageous.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading firm, work alongside world-class technologists, and have a direct impact on mission critical systems. The firm offers highly competitive compensation packages and a dynamic, innovative working environment.

Feel free to apply or reach out at rhys.nugent@capitalmarkets.ie if you meet the requirements and would like to learn more.