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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FPGA Engineer - **Company:** Arctic Lake Solutions LLP - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Business Logic, Information Engineering, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Network Protocols, PCI Express, SystemVerilog, Tcl (Programming Language), TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Information Technology, Low Latency - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815623913-fpga-engineer ## About the Role If you value depth over brand names, if you want real responsibility rather than tickets in a queue, and if you're energised by a culture of constant iteration and active experimentation, this will suit you. We prioritise curiosity and learning velocity over perfect credentials. The work is intellectually demanding, the pace varies depending on what the problem demands, and you'll be surrounded by people who are genuinely invested in the quality of what we build., The mindset: You are a first-principles thinker who is deeply curious about how computing systems actually work. You possess a relentless desire to learn new engineering skills and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams where you can apply creative problem-solving to tackle complex technical challenges. * Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronic & Information Engineering (EIE), Computer Science (CS), or a related technical field * Coursework or project experience in HDLs (e.g., SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL) * Proficiency in Java and Python, experience with C is desirable * Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP, IP) * Experience in FPGA design and verification is a plus * Familiarity with FPGA toolchains like Vivado and experience with Tcl scripting is a plus ## Description The FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) team at Arctic Lake is designing and building a pre-trade risk system that risk checks in nanoseconds. As an FPGA Engineer at Arctic Lake, you will bridge the gap between abstract algorithmic logic and hardware-level execution. You won't just be assisting, you will be building the backbone of our ultra-low-latency ecosystem. It's an incredible opportunity to own every aspect of the development process, from ideation to implementation, helping create solutions for complex trading challenges. The role will involve working in close collaboration with software engineers from our core platform to develop a dynamic, well-architected system that delivers a measurable impact. Over the course of your career at Arctic Lake, you might touch anything from raw Ethernet frame parsing and TCP/IP stack implementation at the network layer, to PCIe bus communication between the FPGA and host system, to high-level application logic like pre-trade risk checks and order management. You could go deep into hardware-software co-design on one project, then shift to building and verifying SystemVerilog modules with Python-based cocotb testbenches on the next! A Day at Arctic Lake We are big believers in the power of being in the room. Learning by osmosis and creative serendipity aren't optional for us. Sometimes we are loud and collaborative; sometimes we are heads-down and quiet. We value creativity and humility just as much as raw IQ, which means we have built a genuinely good group of people. From day one, you are a core member of the engineering team. Here is what your role will look like: * Contributing to the design and verification of the FPGA project * Improving the implementation flow of FPGA design * Writing RTL code for order routing and risk checks * Working with a diverse tech stack to build low-latency systems (e.g., SystemVerilog, Java, C, Python, etc.) * Collaborating with software engineers to integrate FPGA systems into Arctic Lake's wider trading infrastructure * Supporting ongoing research and development projects aimed at advancing FPGA capabilities as Arctic Lake grows, * Equity: We offer real equity options. You are building the company's value, so you should own a piece of it. * Growth: We are doubling the team. This is a rare opportunity for rapid career progression that is not attainable at a stagnating giant. * Perks: Learning & Development budget, pension contribution, free snacks/drinks, weekly team lunches, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). * Travel: We anticipate opportunities for travel over the next 12 months, including our annual retreat abroad. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Web 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/634-debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-web-3) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)