Wolverine Trading is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to build high-speed, low latency systems targeting trading applications. The position requires designing and implementing hardware-based solutions for systems through collaboration with traders and quantitative analysts. The applicant must be highly driven and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

This is an on-site role in Chicago. For exceptional candidates, we'll consider remote with periodic travel to Chicago (a few times per year).

Design and implement low-latency Hardware-based trading solutions
Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts and low-level SW Engineers
Push performance boundaries on FPGAs
Analyze and resolve real-time system bottlenecks and issues and improve trading performance

Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog, FPGA design, and industry standard tools
Proficiency verifying designs through simulation and building verification environments
In-depth knowledge of advanced FPGA synthesis techniques and implementation constraints for high-speed timing closure
Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, memory & processor subsystems, and peripheral interconnects
Low level expertise in high speed Gb transceivers, MACs, and PHYs
Critical thinkers with ability to analyze complex, multi-variable systems
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a focus on digital systems or computer networks
Experience with schematic capture and PCB design and debug is a plus
4+ years experience working with FPGA and/or ASIC designs required
No prior experience in the finance industry required