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# FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** Optiver
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5696183544

## About the Role

* Master's degree in CE, EE, CS, or related technical field
 * Experience designing, coding, testing, and verifying FPGAs and/or ASICs
 * Experience coding in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog (C or C++ is a plus)
 * Experience with RTL synthesis, writing timing, area, and other relevant constraints
 * Experience with digital simulators and self-checking test benches.
 * Experience supporting post-silicon bring-up and debugging a plus
 * Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems, You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

## Description

At Optiver, we pride ourselves on being real Engineers, not just coders. Our Engineers work closely with Traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved. We apply a disciplined and scientific approach to engineer simple, well-architected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders. Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business, and we take great pride in the quality of our solutions.


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