Fpga Engineer • Junior

Who you are

You have a university degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering, and you possess digital academic design experience with FPGAs or ASICs. Your background has equipped you with the skills to tackle complex engineering challenges, and you are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. You are motivated by the opportunity to make a direct impact on trading strategies through your work on FPGA designs. You thrive in a fast-paced setting and are excited about the prospect of continuous improvement and innovation in trading systems.

What you'll do

As a Junior FPGA Engineer at Optiver, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on building hardware-based trading systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining proprietary trading systems, ensuring that your FPGA designs are highly reliable and optimized for the lowest latency possible. You will collaborate closely with FPGA hardware and software engineers, learning the intricacies of trading systems and the engineering principles that drive their success. You will have the opportunity to iterate and release new versions of the platform multiple times a week, allowing you to see the immediate impact of your contributions. Throughout your first months, you will participate in the “Trading for Non-Traders” program to gain insights into the financial industry, enhancing your understanding of the context in which your engineering work takes place.

What we offer

Optiver provides a supportive and respectful engineering environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. You will have access to conferences and tech events, competitive relocation packages, and visa sponsorship for expats. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering diverse talent and perspectives within our teams.