Graduate FPGA Engineer (2027 Start - Chicago)

<p> </p> <p>As a FPGA Engineer, you’ll work side-by-side with teammates to build real-world applications that power a global trading firm. You’ll create solutions with nanosecond response times, highly parallelized algorithms, and customized low-level networking that solve business challenges effectively and efficiently. Collaborating closely with our business, you’ll have in-depth insight into a problem before developing the solution.</p> <p>We operate in one of the most fast-paced and competitive environments in the tech industry. That means no two days are the same, and every day brings new, exciting technical challenges to solve.</p> <p>This opportunity is also available in our Austin office —<a href="https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-opportunities/7973721002/"> <u>learn more and apply.</u></a></p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <p><u>Your onboarding</u></p> <p>In the first eight weeks, you will participate in Optiver’s comprehensive <a href="https://optiver.com/working-at-optiver/career-hub/kickstart-your-tech-career-with-the-global-optiver-academy-technology/">Global Academy</a> and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver’s tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference at the firm.</p> <p><u>Your responsibilities</u></p> <ul> <li>Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed hardware designs.</li> <li>Research new low-latency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system.</li> <li>Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers, and infrastructure engineers.</li> <li>Leverage the best hardware available or build in-house versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting-edge server hardware.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll get</strong></p> <p>You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.</p> <p>In addition, you’ll receive:</p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries</li> <li>Highly competitive compensation package</li> <li>Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure