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DRWChicago, ILGraduate
FPGA Developer
Join DRW as an FPGA Developer in Chicago, designing and deploying proprietary software for ultra-low-latency and algorithmic trading. Collaborate with a dynamic team and participate in a rigorous training program to accelerate your growth.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy proprietary software for trading strategies and data processing.
- Work on ultra-low-latency trading strategies and complex algorithmic trading systems.
- Optimize low-level data processing and develop fully automated trading strategies.
- Create adapters for exchange protocols and robust inter-application communication.
- Analyze and tune system performance for efficiency.
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Candidate Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
- Graduation expected between December 2026 and June 2027 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD).
- Proficiency in System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL and C, C++, or Python.
- Skills in data processing and algorithm development in RTL.
- Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms.
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Training and Development
- Participate in a rigorous training program designed to accelerate growth.
- Receive mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Gain meaningful responsibility from day one.
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Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary around $225,000 depending on experience and skills.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.