FPGA Engineer

Cambridge
1 year ago
Applications closed

FPGA Engineer – Cambridgeshire – £125K – Hybrid

Hexwired have partnered with an exciting low-latency software house who are looking to add to their team a new FPGA engineer. This company is looking for an engineer with experience in the design of FPGAs, and Verilog and VHDL languages.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop advanced algorithmic trading systems on cutting-edge FPGA platforms.

  • Define and analyse top-level architecture.

  • Design and verify FPGA infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to design, verify, and validate custom trading algorithms.

    Required Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of digital logic, synchronous design, and computer architecture.

  • Proficient in Hardware Description Languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL), EDA tools, and FPGA design tools.

  • Experience with digital design flows: from RTL coding and simulation to synthesis, place & route, and hardware emulation.

  • Skilled in Xilinx and Intel/Altera FPGA tools.

  • Proficient in scripting (Python).

  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

  • Self-driven with excellent communication abilities.

    This company would be offering their prospective FPGA Engineer £125K, with great company benefits. If you think this FPGA Engineer role would suit your skills and experience, apply today!

    For more information on this role or any other jobs across; FPGA, Mixed-Signal, Electronics, Hardware, Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

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