FPGA Design Engineer II
- Salary
- $90,000 - $216,000
- Level
- Mid
- Visa
- Not offered
Not stated in the posting: work type.
Open. First seen 3 October 2026.
About the role
HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking FPGA Design Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.
As an FPGA Design Engineer at HPR, you will:
- Design, develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading
- Own the RTL design process from specification and coding through synthesis and FPGA implementation
- Partner with design verification engineers to review and execute comprehensive test plans
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
- Contribute to improving our development processes, tools, and methodologies
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
- 3+ years of experience in digital logic design for FPGAs or ASICs
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog (preferred) or VHDL
- Deep understanding of computer architecture and digital design concepts
- Experience with industry-standard simulation and debugging tools (e.g., VCS, Verdi)
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
- Strong problem solving, debugging, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with Xilinx and/or Altera FPGAs
- Familiarity with FPGA architecture and advanced design techniques, including optimizations for synthesis and timing closure
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP)
- Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, and/or DDR)
- Familiarity with C programming and scripting in Python and/or Perl
Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $216,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.
This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week)
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What this role asks for
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C · Linux · Python
Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.
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The team: Engineering
This role is one of 8 open in Engineering.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Linux (8 of 8), Python (8 of 8), C (6 of 8), Bash (3 of 8), FPGA (3 of 8), Java (3 of 8), Perl (3 of 8)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 posted Aug 1
- FPGA Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 posted Jul 31
- Applications Engineer II posted Jul 27
- IT Systems Administrator posted Jul 27
- Software Engineer II posted May 16
- Senior Design Verification Engineer posted Nov 27
- Senior Software Engineer posted Feb 9
From the team and dates on HPR's own job board.
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