1072: FPGA Engineer

Our client is seeking FPGA Engineer. The firm is one of the world's leading electronic trading and market-making firms, providing liquidity in global energy, commodity and financial futures markets.

Responsibilities:

Develop and test network applications utilized in trading and risk management

Design and rapidly implement prototypes of the above using knowledge of the most appropriate computational algorithms and data structures

Write thorough testbenches for all internally developed components

Analyze performance in detail and continuously identify bottlenecks

Interface with users to ensure that requirements are met

Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements:

At least 5 years of professional experience developing with a commercially used HDL (preferably SystemVerilog and/or Verilog)

Experience with FPGA development using Altera Quartus design software preferred

Must have Verilog experience

Completed at least one full FPGA design cycle

Looking for development experience in Verilog targeting the Altera chip

Experience using ModelSim, Questa Core or an equivalent simulation tool

Candidate must have development and design experience rather than FPGA testers or verification

Experience with timing closure techniques for large designs

Some coding experience with C/C++ or x86 assembly

In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack

Desired:

Experience writing test benches

Knowledge of network operations and protocols

Proficiency utilizing DMA and operating with related kernel modules in Linux (using C/C++)

Knowledge of PCIe Bus Standard preferred