Next Step Systems

Senior FPGA Engineer

Next Step Systems$80K — $100K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of FPGA Design experience including architecture and testing.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering or computer science disciplines.
  • Experience with Xilinx, Vivado, and ModelSim tools.
  • Familiarity with Verilog and scripting/programming.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.
  • Desire to mentor and lead junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the complete life cycle of FPGA development.
  • Collaborate with technology and business teams to integrate FPGA solutions.
  • Research leading hardware and FPGA products.
  • Engage with experts in systems engineering, finance, and technology.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide their technical development.
  • Lead projects from initial design through to testing and deployment.
  • Address dynamic and challenging problems in team settings.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
Senior FPGA Engineer, Chicago, IL

We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior FPGA Engineer to join the technology team. This job is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate Candidates!

Responsibilities:

- Oversee full life cycle of FPGA development.
- Working collaboratively with the technology and business teams to integrate FPGA and hardware solutions into our trading and research platforms.
- Researching and working with industry leading hardware and FPGA products.
- Working alongside industry experts in the fields of systems engineering, finance, and technology.
- Lead/mentor junior team members.
- Taking ownership of and leading projects from start to finish including design, roll out, and testing.
- Working on challenging and dynamic problems in a team atmosphere.

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of experience in FPGA Design including hardware architecture, simulation, system integration, hardware validation and testing.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electric Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
- Experience with Xilinx, Vivado, and ModelSim.
- Familiarity with Verilog, scripting and/or programming, and Linux.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Must be willing to take ownership.
- Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and outside of the box thinkers.
- Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.

*Looking for candidates from top tier universities with a strong GPA. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who have a Master's degree along with work experience. Top universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology/MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, Harvard University, University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Yale University, Cornell University, Brown University, etc.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Senior FPGA Engineer, FPGA Design, Xilinx, Vivado, ModelSim, Verilog, Scripting, Linux, Hardware Architecture, Trading, Financial, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting

About Next Step Systems

Next Step Systems is an IT recruitment firm that specializes in placing professionals in the technology industry. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Next Step Systems' clients include startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 corporations. The company's services include contingency search, retained search, and contract staffing. Next Step Systems has a team of experienced recruiters who have a deep understanding of the technology industry and its trends.
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1995

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