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Virtu FinancialAustin, TXInternship

2027 Internship- Hardware Engineer (FPGA)

Virtu offers a 10-week FPGA hardware engineering internship in Austin, focusing on real engineering challenges in ultra-low latency trading systems. Interns work on FPGA and ASIC design lifecycle projects with senior mentors and ongoing training.

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Program Details

  • 10-week internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with some flexibility.
  • Ongoing training throughout the summer and a dedicated training week in Austin.
  • Interns work on real projects with senior mentors guiding them.
  • Perks include onsite gym, barista, weekly social events, breakfast, lunch, and transportation.
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Role Responsibilities

  • Design FPGA and ASIC solutions for market-making infrastructure.
  • Work across full design lifecycle: architecture, RTL implementation, simulation, verification, and hardware bring-up.
  • Turn ideas into tangible silicon running solutions.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment.
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Candidate Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience with Hardware Description Languages like SystemVerilog or Verilog.
  • Comfortable with programming languages such as Python or C++.
  • Basic understanding of network protocols.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Application Process

  • Initial resume screening followed by an online programming test via HackerRank.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted for next steps.