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Hudson River Trading

Experienced Hardware Design Engineer

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Hybrid
Boulder, CO
200K-250K
Junior
Hybrid
Boulder, CO
200K-250K
Junior
Develop and design hardware systems using FPGA and ASIC technology focusing on performance optimization for low latency trading applications. Collaborate with teams and explore new technologies.
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The Hardware team at Hudson River Trading (HRT) creates high performance compute engines using FPGA and ASIC technology to drive low latency trading decisions on global markets. We build custom solutions across the spectrum of speed and smarts: from bespoke circuits to world-class machine learning accelerators.

FPGAs and ASICs are critical pieces of our technology stack. We are looking for talented hardware developers to architect and design complex systems on a highly collaborative global team. In this role, you'll identify efficient ways to perform on-the-fly transformations of market data and implement models with complex data structures in RTL. Deep knowledge of SystemVerilog, FPGA internals and/or ASIC primitives, computer architecture, and vendor tool suites are essential to succeeding in this role. Expertise in networking protocols, CPU design, and/or machine learning accelerators is a big plus. No financial experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop and deploy custom FPGA and/or ASIC solutions for a wide range of trading applications
  • Investigate new technologies and tools
  • Contribute to a nimble hardware development tech stack

Qualifications

  • Ability to describe hardware designs at a high level, low level, or anywhere in between
  • Brilliant design, optimization, debugging and problem solving skills
  • Professional experience (2+ years) in RTL design for FPGA or ASIC
  • Expert SystemVerilog development skills with a thorough understanding of the language 
  • Expert on low level FPGA or ASIC architectures, with a deep understanding of what makes them "tick"
  • Skilled in network communications, processing pipelines, and/or machine learning
  • Working knowledge of Python and/or C++
  • Comfortable in a Linux environment
  • Strong verification experience
  • Familiarity with AMD Vivado is a plus
  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

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Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Top Skills

Amd Vivado
Asic
C++
Fpga
Linux
Python
Systemverilog

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