Ultra-Low Latency Hardware Engineer

2 weeks ago


New York, United States NJF Global Holdings Full time

Senior Low Latency Hardware Engineer Ultra-Low Latency Hardware Engineering Team

Our client specializes in high-frequency quantitative trading and low-latency market making, aiming to gain a competitive edge through custom hardware enabling rapid access to market data and trade execution. Ultra-low latency hardware ensures that trading algorithms process real-time data swiftly, optimizing profitability by minimizing delays and reducing the risk of order rejection. This team designs, develops, tests, and deploys bespoke chips, including FPGAs and ASICs, tailored for trading applications.

The role entails full-cycle chip development, maximizing trading speed through custom hardware solutions. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and rapidly deploying new chips, leveraging reusable IP and working with FPGAs and ASICs. Collaboration with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams is key to optimizing trading pathways for speed and profitability.

Requirements include expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog, with a focus on ultra-low latency design and networking. Candidates should possess strong design, testing, and collaboration skills, with experience in FPGA and ASIC development and knowledge of TCP/IP processing.

This role suits hardware engineers passionate about networking, hardware acceleration, and ultra-low latency design. Candidates should have a broad skill set encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in FPGA or ASIC development, with an emphasis on efficiency and production readiness.

The team operates in a flat and meritocratic structure, emphasizing collaboration and the best ideas. Strong communication skills are crucial for effective brainstorming, trade-off analysis, and navigating business considerations and trade-offs.


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