Quantiq · 2 months ago
Hardware Developer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQuantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading and is looking for a Hardware Developer to enhance their critical network paths and infrastructure. The role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining a custom FPGA data processing platform, requiring expert knowledge in digital circuits and low-latency digital logic design.
Customer ServiceSecurityTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Architect and develop low-latency modules and platforms in Verilog/VHDL, with precise management of multiple clock domains and data streams
Design custom network protocol drivers in C++, with focus on performance, concurrency, and memory optimization
Document code intricacies, architecture decisions, and optimization strategies to foster knowledge sharing across teams
Conduct in-depth debugging and profiling of new and legacy code, implementing fixes that maintain or enhance performance
Evaluate system performance and refine technical operations
Write quality, highly performant code (Verilog/VHDL and C/C++)
Qualification
Required
5+ years in Hardware Development, preferably in low-latency or performance-sensitive environments
Familiarity with network protocols, hardware build scripting, and debug tools using Xilinx Vivado, FPGAs, and IP
Advanced proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and/or VHDL, and C/C++
Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to respond promptly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong skills in solving complex mathematical and engineering challenges
Preferred
You are enthusiastic about the latest developments in circuits and FPGA boards
You have hands-on experience with high-performance infrastructure
You're comfortable navigating large codebases
You enjoy performance tuning and digging into low-level system details
You think of ways to solve complex engineering challenges even when you're off the clock
Company
Quantiq
Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kerry Moore
Partner
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