Hardware Engineer

The role

This person will design, develop, test, and deploy fast trading systems. They will work on hardware design, software integration, and performance optimization.

What you will do

• Designing, developing, testing and deploying trading systems
• Developing software to drive hardware design to peak performance
• Improving the efficiency of the hardware development workflow
• Integrating hardware designs into a larger software stack
• Performance measurement and optimization from SERDES to Linux kernel and user space applications

Required qualifications

• An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• At least 3-5 years of practical, hands-on industry experience
• A background in both RTL design and software engineering
• Experience with FPGA vendor tools such as Vivado / Quartus
• Software development experience with a language such as C++ or Java
• Proficient in Python
• A strong understanding of the Linux operating system
• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience leveraging AI tools effectively

Nice to have

• A keen interest in using software engineering methodologies such as Cocotb and Verilator to improve workflow efficiency

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.