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Radixuniversity

Quantitative Technologist (Full-Time - FPGA Engineer, PhD)

Chicago

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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Please only apply to one of our Job Postings. At the bottom of the application questions below you'll have the option to indicate if there are any other roles here at Radix that you might be interested in. Please do not submit multiple applications for different positions.

As part of the FPGA team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology to improve performance and latency of our systems. As a member of a small and dynamic team, you’ll not only work to solve production issues but also come to the table with new and innovative ideas for automated trading.

Job Functions:

Design and build new scalable systems

Maintaining FPGA code

Use Python for unit testing

Use model-sim for simulation

Debug and fix FPGA issues

Innovate and design solutions that will overcome current limitations

Key Capabilities:

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, or another closely-related engineering discipline (in the progress of obtaining or has obtained)

Experience coding in VHDL/verilog

Proficiency with Python for unit testing

Used Xilnix and/or Altera FPGAs

Familiar with Modelsim

Previously worked on large FPGA stratix V or/and Virtex ultra-scale+ is a plus

Knowledge of networking protocols:IP,/TCP/UDP etc.

Highly analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Results oriented, highly flexible, team player

Can tackle new things without a lot of help; fast learner

Driven and self-guided

Ability to function independently and take ownership

Ability to multitask and iterate quickly towards a better solution

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