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Wolverine Trading is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to build high-speed, low latency systems targeting trading applications. The position requires designing and implementing hardware-based solutions for systems through collaboration with traders and quantitative analysts. The applicant must be highly driven and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This is an on-site role in Chicago. For exceptional candidates, we'll consider remote with periodic travel to Chicago (a few times per year). • Design and implement low-latency Hardware-based trading solutions • Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts and low-level SW Engineers • Push performance boundaries on FPGAs • Analyze and resolve real-time system bottlenecks and issues and improve trading performance • Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog, FPGA design, and industry standard tools • Proficiency verifying designs through simulation and building verification environments • In-depth knowledge of advanced FPGA synthesis techniques and implementation constraints for high-speed timing closure • Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, memory & processor subsystems, and peripheral interconnects • Low level expertise in high speed Gb transceivers, MACs, and PHYs • Critical thinkers with ability to analyze complex, multi-variable systems • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a focus on digital systems or computer networks • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design and debug is a plus • 4+ years experience working with FPGA and/or ASIC designs required • No prior experience in the finance industry required