FPGA Engineer

<div class="WDFG WGEG WFFG"> <div class="WGFG wd-dd11f6d6-0376-4459-b164-64877d381e41"> <div class="content-wrapper"> <p></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO WE ARE</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. For over 35 years, Optiver has been improving financial markets around the world, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants. With more than 1,600 employees in offices around the world, we’re united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and thorough risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world, we actively trade on 70+ exchanges, where we’re trusted to always provide accurate buy and sell pricing – no matter the market conditions.&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver’s APAC head office.&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT YOU’LL DO</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">As a senior&nbsp;FPGA developer, you'll work with internal stakeholders (including trading, risk, compliance and research teams), to develop Optiver's low latency execution and network optimisation platforms. Our execution platforms are responsible for placing orders from auto-trading systems with as low a latency as possible, implementing risk boundary checks, order management and exchange connectivity. You'll get to:</p> <ul style=" margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Develop solutions for our business challenges by implementing key features in our execution applications, through to testing, deployment and monitoring.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience the excitement of our fast-paced development cycle – owning a tight feedback loop, testing and shipping your code to production within days.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Collaborate with other software developers and contribute to the design and implementation of our high performance software applications.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Flex your understanding of FPGA fundamentals by shaving out levels of logic to achieve a zero latency design.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br>Your key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul style=" margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Implement and build solutions to enable our low latency trading and help Optiver retain its number one status in the market.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Liaise with stakeholders across the company to build the best solutions for Optiver.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Manage deployments to reduce risk and provide production support where required.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Help ensure quality is maintained throughout our systems, including via code reviews.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Contribute to our never-ending goal of continuous improvement, such as by providing feedback on where our systems and controls can be improved.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Provide advice and guidance to junior developers.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO YOU ARE</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">To be successful for this role, you'll need to be someone with:</p> <ul style=" margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">5+ years’ experience in FPGA development.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Proficient in one or more of the following: VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience leading projects as a technical leader.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Basic skills in either C++, C, or Python.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience working with Linux.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Understanding of computer&nbsp;networks&nbsp;and protocols (TCP, IP, UDP).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT YOU'LL GET</span></p> <ul style=" margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Daily breakfast, lunch, and an in-house barista.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Regular social events including an annual company trip.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">A work-from-home allowance and support.</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br>As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued, and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.</p> <p></p> </div> </div> </div>