FPGA Engineer Intern (Summer 2027 - Austin)

About the role

Join Optiver’s Austin FPGA engineering internship for Summer 2027, working with mentors and multidisciplinary teams on real-world trading systems. You’ll develop high-speed hardware designs, research low-latency techniques, and build FPGA solutions involving nanosecond response times, parallelized algorithms, and customized networking in a technology-driven trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components using high-speed FPGA hardware designs.
• Research low-latency techniques and platforms for potential integration with trading systems.
• Collaborate with traders, software developers, and infrastructure engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop FPGA interfaces for cutting-edge server hardware or build in-house hardware solutions.

Program Benefits

• Work alongside experienced engineers on projects supporting real-world trading strategies and systems.
• Receive mentorship while developing high-quality, lasting technical solutions for genuine team requirements.
• Receive competitive internship compensation, covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends.
• Access office meals, snacks, social events, clubs, and sporting leagues.

Eligibility Requirements

• Pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Be on track to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028, with junior standing or higher.
• Have hands-on digital design experience with FPGAs or ASICs.
• Have experience writing hardware in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
• Demonstrate strong engineering instincts and a commitment to clean, well-architected systems.
• Collaborate comfortably with developers, traders, and business teams.