Bridges at Ankeny
Graduate FPGA Engineer (2025 Start – Chicago)
Bridges at Ankeny, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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This message will disappear as you scroll or click the close icon to hide it permanently.As an FPGA Engineer, you will help deploy trading strategies across the world’s largest financial markets. You will create solutions with nanosecond response times, highly parallelized algorithms and customized low-level networking that solve business challenges effectively and efficiently. Working closely with our business, we have in-depth insight into a problem before developing the solution.What you’ll doYour onboardingIn the first eight weeks, you will participate in Optiver’s comprehensive Global Academy
and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver’s tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.Your responsibilitiesAs a Graduate FPGA Engineer, you’ll work on a team of FPGA and Software Engineers to design and maintain our proprietary systems with the goal of finding the simplest solutions to the most complex problems. In this role, you will:Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed hardware designs.Research new low-latency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system.Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers and infrastructure engineers.Leverage the best hardware available or build in-house versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting-edge server hardware.What you’ll getYou’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.In addition, you’ll receive:A highly competitive compensation package.Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure.401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance.Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more.Who you are:A student working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and graduating
between December 2024 and June 2025Someone with strong engineering instincts and academic experience in digital design with FPGAs or ASICsExperienced in writing hardware in VHDL, Verilog or SystemsVerilogPassionate for clean code, simple, well-architected systems and continuous improvement, with a desire to know how the systems you build fit into our trading activitiesAble to work closely with developers, traders and business operationsFor answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our Campus FAQs .*We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2025.You are viewing: Apply now
Graduate FPGA Engineer (2025 Start – Chicago)WHO WE ARE Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market […]WHO WE ARE Optiver is a proprietary trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force […]Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardware-based trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation. They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems. Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market, […]Optiver is looking for a Network Engineer with a passion for solving problems and reducing complexity. You will join a team responsible for owning the networks that our industry-leading proprietary trading systems rely on. From day one, your contributions to the design, optimization and maintenance of our globally distributed networks will allow our traders and […]Join Optiver to accelerate your growth in the most fascinating and dynamic industry. As a Machine learning engineer, you’ll get to leverage AI and deep learning to thrive in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, and apply your advanced degree in a highly impactful role. You will still use your brain to come up with cutting-edge ideas, […]As a Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and […]Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardware-based trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation. They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems. Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market, […]Optiver is looking for a Network Engineer with a passion for solving problems and reducing complexity. You will join a team responsible for owning the networks that our industry-leading proprietary trading systems rely on. From day one, your contributions to the design, optimization and maintenance of our globally distributed networks will allow our traders and […]You'll be leading a team in our Amsterdam office, working on data, research, and trading platforms that directly influence our trading strategies for a wide range of products. You'll be focused on setting technical directions and culture for the team. We're believers in leading by example and so you'll be applying a hands-on approach to […]As a Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and […]
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This message will disappear as you scroll or click the close icon to hide it permanently.As an FPGA Engineer, you will help deploy trading strategies across the world’s largest financial markets. You will create solutions with nanosecond response times, highly parallelized algorithms and customized low-level networking that solve business challenges effectively and efficiently. Working closely with our business, we have in-depth insight into a problem before developing the solution.What you’ll doYour onboardingIn the first eight weeks, you will participate in Optiver’s comprehensive Global Academy
and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver’s tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.Your responsibilitiesAs a Graduate FPGA Engineer, you’ll work on a team of FPGA and Software Engineers to design and maintain our proprietary systems with the goal of finding the simplest solutions to the most complex problems. In this role, you will:Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed hardware designs.Research new low-latency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system.Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers and infrastructure engineers.Leverage the best hardware available or build in-house versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting-edge server hardware.What you’ll getYou’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.In addition, you’ll receive:A highly competitive compensation package.Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure.401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance.Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more.Who you are:A student working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and graduating
between December 2024 and June 2025Someone with strong engineering instincts and academic experience in digital design with FPGAs or ASICsExperienced in writing hardware in VHDL, Verilog or SystemsVerilogPassionate for clean code, simple, well-architected systems and continuous improvement, with a desire to know how the systems you build fit into our trading activitiesAble to work closely with developers, traders and business operationsFor answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our Campus FAQs .*We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2025.You are viewing: Apply now
Graduate FPGA Engineer (2025 Start – Chicago)WHO WE ARE Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market […]WHO WE ARE Optiver is a proprietary trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force […]Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardware-based trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation. They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems. Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market, […]Optiver is looking for a Network Engineer with a passion for solving problems and reducing complexity. You will join a team responsible for owning the networks that our industry-leading proprietary trading systems rely on. From day one, your contributions to the design, optimization and maintenance of our globally distributed networks will allow our traders and […]Join Optiver to accelerate your growth in the most fascinating and dynamic industry. As a Machine learning engineer, you’ll get to leverage AI and deep learning to thrive in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, and apply your advanced degree in a highly impactful role. You will still use your brain to come up with cutting-edge ideas, […]As a Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and […]Hardware Engineers at Optiver build hardware-based trading systems ranging from low latency algorithms to high bandwidth computation. They are responsible for owning all aspects of the development process from ideation to implementation creating bespoke solutions to our complex trading problems. Their systems have little room for failure which add to the stability of the market, […]Optiver is looking for a Network Engineer with a passion for solving problems and reducing complexity. You will join a team responsible for owning the networks that our industry-leading proprietary trading systems rely on. From day one, your contributions to the design, optimization and maintenance of our globally distributed networks will allow our traders and […]You'll be leading a team in our Amsterdam office, working on data, research, and trading platforms that directly influence our trading strategies for a wide range of products. You'll be focused on setting technical directions and culture for the team. We're believers in leading by example and so you'll be applying a hands-on approach to […]As a Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and […]
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