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FPGA Engineer

Simplex TradingChicago, Illinois, United StatesRemote, Onsite

Career Description


Simplex is looking for smart, curious, and driven individuals to join our technology team. Technology at Simplex is the core of the business. We are a technology company, specializing in high speed trading. We are looking for great people to work on all aspects of our trading system. The job will require lots of programming and working on new projects on a regular basis. Will own the entire development life cycle of projects (develop, simulate, image test, deployment).

What will you be doing?


  • Designing FPGA logic to support various trading objectives
  • Analyzing the results on a day to day basis and looking for methods to speed up designs

Skills and Experience:


  • Verilog/System Verilog
  • Working on timing closure of designs/experience with STA
  • Experience with developing and verifying FPGA designs
  • Experience developing low latency applications

Nice to have Skills:

  • Experience with Python a plus
  • Experience with ASIC designs a plus
  • Experience in equity options/financial markets a plus

Why us?


Founded in Chicago in 2004, Simplex is a leading, technology-driven, proprietary trading firm. We work with the most advanced technology and software in the market, and we’ve continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by always focusing on innovation, automation, and data-driven analysis. We also leverage our experience and expertise to make strategic investments and capitalize on opportunities in the venture capital markets with promising, early-stage financial and technology start-ups.

Our employees are truly our greatest asset. We’ve spent years building our team of talented and dedicated technologists, data-driven traders and leaders who emulate our core values: Collaboration, Ethics & Risk Management, and Diverse Opinions & Experience.

PLUS, the goods!


  • Benefits: Excellent a la carte medical coverage (Free employee coverage), Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, and generous parental leave!
  • The Office: The kitchen is stocked with snacks, and beverages; you also have daily stipends for breakfast and lunch!
  • Tuition Reimbursement: As an investment in our employees’ careers and the company’s future, we offer educational assistance to provide employees with professional development opportunities that increase their skills and enhance their contributions to the organization!
  • Employee Discounts: To gyms, national brands, and more!
  • Building: We are located in the Federal Reserve building. As a tenant you have access to a building gym and a full cafeteria. We are easily accessible to all public transportation.
  • Charity Match: We match up to $2000 a year in donations to the charities of your choice!

Simplex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Life at Simplex Trading

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Collaborative work environment2. Emphasis on ethics & risk management3. Diverse opinions & experience4. Employee career development through educational assistance5. Excellent a la carte medical coverage (Free employee coverage)6. Daily stipends for breakfast and lunch7. Tuition reimbursement8. Access to building amenities: gym, cafeteria, public transportation9. Charity match program10. Fun events
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