FPGA
objective paradigmChicago (IL)
About the role
Reference: 22548
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Industry: Trading Firm
Posted: 2026-05-11
Contact: Ethan Hudson
Email: ehudson@oprecruiting.comPhone: 13176505687FPGA Engineer
Location: Chicago, ILAbout the Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned FPGA Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team focused on building scalable, low-latency hardware solutions. This is an opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end silicon design and verification, developing sophisticated IP cores that power complex, high-speed data processing platforms. You will play a critical role in architectural decisions and the evolution of our hardware-accelerated infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Architect and implement sophisticated FPGA/ASIC designs using hardware description languages.
Develop modular, reusable IP components designed to scale across diverse hardware platforms.
Lead the verification process to ensure high-reliability performance in production environments.
Integrate high-speed transceivers and optimize network protocol stacks for efficient packet handling.
Collaborate on software-hardware interfaces, utilizing C++ and scripting to streamline the development lifecycle.
Maintain and improve build systems and automated workflows for hardware deployment.
Requirements:
- Substantial professional experience in the full FPGA/ASIC development lifecycle.
- Expertise in System
- Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL.Advanced proficiency with industry-standard FPGA synthesis and simulation toolchains.
- Strong programming background in C or C++, with an understanding of software compilation processes.
- Competency in scripting for automation using Python, TCL, or Bash.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with high-speed serial links and transceivers.
Deep understanding of Ethernet networking protocols and real-time packet processing.
Familiarity with CMake for managing complex build environments.#LI-EH1
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