FPGA Engineers

Citadel LLC
New York, NY, United States
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$234,000.0 - $301,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Algorithmic Trading Bash Shell Static Program Analysis Computer Engineering Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Design Python (Programming Language) SystemVerilog Systems Integration Tcl (Programming Language) VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
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Hardware Testing Low Latency

Job description

At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of FPGA Engineers work in small teams to create the next generation FPGA solutions to support ultra-low latency trading systems across the firm. FPGA Engineers work closely with business leaders to design and deploy FPGA solutions that help optimize trading system performance.

As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11-week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.

Your Objectives:

  • Design, implement and test FPGA solutions across Citadel Securities’ trading businesses
  • Improve trading system efficiency and performance to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation and order execution
  • Work in small teams to build the future of finance

Requirements

  • A deep passion for technology and hardware development
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields
  • Experienced in SystemVerilog or VHDL (Python, C, Tcl, and Bash a plus)
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Hardware Architecture, RTL Coding, Simulation, Systems Integration, Hardware Validation and Testing, FPGA Synthesis, and Static Analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technology

About the company

In addition to weekly pay, interns may be eligible for a highly competitive sign-on bonus, housing stipend or covered living accommodations, company-sponsored travel, and a variety of on-site benefits, including access to on-site fitness and wellness amenities, catered meals, and social and networking events.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $4,500 to $5,800 per week. About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market’s and our clients’ most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .

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