High performance, low latency, financial markets… You know where this is going right? Yup, trading. Business is booming right now and this company is looking to make the most of it. Which is where you come in.
You have my curiosity
The Netherlands has always been at the forefront of financial trading and this company is looking to keep it that way. As a High-Frequency trading firm, it breathes technology. For every trader on the floor, there are at least two developers. Make no mistake, IT is their core business. Because in such a highly competitive market, performance, speed, and reliability are key. Which is where you come in.
You’ll work in a team that takes responsibility to own the complete solution. Outside of creating FPGA designs, you will be responsible for finding ways to become more productive, improve verification, along with measuring and monitoring your already-deployed solutions. They currently use a combination of SystemVerilog, Verilog, C++, Python, and scripting languages for their FPGA systems. FPGAs allow the company to achieve the lowest possible latencies which are key in keeping the trading strategies best in class. They connect to exchanges over Ethernet so understanding the details of network protocols and network infrastructure is a very important aspect of the job. As a member of this A-team, you will get to see every part of the organization and look for ways to improve it.
Now you have my attention
Of course, you’ll need to bring the right set of tools to build the perfect solutions. A solid background in Computer Science or a closely related field is crucial. Preferably even a Master’s degree. A few years of relevant experience with FPGA and ASIC design, testing, and verification module design will also definitely come in handy, though we’re mainly focused on the willingness and ability to learn. A deep understanding of the FPGA’s low-level functionality, like transceivers and I/O standards. Designing complex PCBs and related work experience with network and system-level protocols, packet-based data processing, and computer architecture are good things to have in your toolbox.
So this trading thing, what does it pay?
Pretty damn well, to be honest. Starting with a base salary between €65.000 and €95.000 gross a year, excluding the secondary benefits. And those secondary benefits, are second to none. From a fully catered lunch every day and flexible working to a royal end-of-year bonus. You know I said speed was key? What are you waiting for? Click apply!