NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High Frequency Trading across different asset classes. With a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, we aim to foster a dynamic work environment that reflects a startup culture. Role Overview As an FPGA Developer, you will design, implement, and rigorously test RTL (Register-Transfer Level) designs to power our high-frequency trading strategies. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in reducing system latency and enhancing performance, directly impacting trading outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design and Implementation: Develop high-performance RTL designs using VHDL or Verilog for FPGA-based systems. Optimize hardware implementations for ultra-low latency and high throughput. Testing and Debugging: Perform thorough functional and timing testing of RTL designs, ensuring adherence to specifications. Debug and resolve issues using FPGA debugging tools such as SignalTap, ChipScope, or ModelSim. Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions with the Software Trading Stack. Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of designs, test cases, results and benchmarks Qualifications Technical Skills: RTL Development: Strong fundamentals in digital logic design, Boolean algebra, FSMs and synchronous design. Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog/SystemVerilog, with a strong focus on efficient and optimized designs. FPGA Tools: Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Xilinx Vivado. Testing and Verification: Expertise in writing testbenches and conducting simulation-based verification. Familiarity with static timing analysis and achieving timing closure. Familiar with CocoTB or any similar testing setup. Debugging: Proficiency in GHDL synthesis a
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We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Engineer to join our expanding High-Frequency Trading team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of financial technology, working on cutting-edge hardware solutions that power our ultra-low-latency trading systems. As a member of our expert team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA-based systems to improve trading performance, reduce latency, and increase throughput. This is a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in hardware engineering with the fast-paced world of financial markets. You will play a critical role in developing the infrastructure that underpins our competitive advantage, working collaboratively with software engineers, quantitative researchers, and traders to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions. What You’ll Be Doing: Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for ultr
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What We Look For In You: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Great challenges with fast feedback loops and top-notch analytics A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals Cutting-edge hardware and technology Work remotely from anywhere in the world Access any of our global offices anytime Flexible schedule 40 paid days off Competitive salary
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