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# FPGA Engineer (DV Equities)

- **Company:** DV Trading
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Macintosh Computers, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Multicasting, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, SystemVerilog, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-fpga-engineer-dv-equities-dv-trading-7416771

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on FPGA design and development experience, ideally within high-frequency or market-making systems.
 * Expert-level proficiency in SystemVerilog targeting Xilinx platforms.
 * Deep understanding of networking and low-level protocols (10G Ethernet, multicast, MAC/PCS layers).
 * Proven track record in ultra-low-latency hardware design and performance optimization., DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV's posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

## Description

Technical Leadership

 * Lead and mentor a team of FPGA engineers developing next-generation hardware solutions for market making.
 * Architect and implement ultra-low-latency trading systems optimized for global equity and futures markets.
 * Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for FPGA-based trading infrastructure.
 * Partner closely with quantitative researchers, software developers, and network engineers to deliver integrated, high-performance trading platforms.

System Development

 * Design and implement high-throughput FPGA firmware for market data feed handling and order execution.
 * Build modular, reusable, and scalable FPGA architectures supporting exchanges such as NYSE, NASDAQ and CBOE.
 * Develop robust testing frameworks and automated deployment pipelines to ensure stability and reliability in production.


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