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FPGA Engineer Jobs at HFT Firms

FPGA engineers at HFT firms design and implement the fastest possible trading systems, achieving nanosecond latencies that software cannot match. By programming custom logic onto field-programmable gate arrays, they build market data feed handlers, order entry systems, and arbitrage engines that operate at hardware speed.

Typical work involves writing VHDL or Verilog to implement networking stacks (e.g., 10G/25G Ethernet), market data feed handlers, and order entry systems. Engineers also profile and optimize timing paths, work with PCIe and RDMA technologies, and collaborate with kernel and systems engineers.

This is one of the most specialized and well-compensated roles in the industry. Candidates typically have a background in electrical engineering or computer engineering with hands-on FPGA experience from academic projects, prior roles, or competitive hardware development.