Belvedere Trading is looking for an FPGA Developer to supplement the team and drive projects that will optimize our options market marking systems. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of success delivering complex FPGA systems on a chip design, possess excellent problem-solving abilities, possess a can-do/self-driven attitude, and have the ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who has had previous experience developing networks, exchange encoding/decoding, and custom logic on the card. Exchange protocol encoding/decoding experience is desirable. Additional experience developing hybrid hardware/software systems communicating over PCIe is also desirable. The successful candidate will direct their own learning, grow their expertise, and pass that knowledge on to other team members.
What You'll Do:
Use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance/low latency systems
Collaborate with team members to investigate and create automated trading algorithms
Work on high-performance computing systems to break speed and performance boundaries
Build next-generation algorithmic trading systems;
Solve low-latency trading problems and optimization of performance-critical code;
Develop new hardware platforms;
Identifying opportunities for improvement and experimenting with performance optimizations;
Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways
Help to continuously improve team productivity, code quality, tool, and technology adoption
Create new features and help improve existing experiences
Share ideas, experience, and knowledge with other members of the team
What You'll Need:
Development experience with FPGAs (Verilog/VHDL, functional verification, and static timing closure)
Demonstrated experience with C++, Bash, TCL, and/or Python scripts
Experience with FPGA design, simulation, and verification tools (Synopsys, Riviera, ModelSim, Questasim, etc.)
A desire to push the boundaries on performance and lower latency
Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Careful attention to detail, and the vision and skill to push beyond expectations
Skills Required
- Development experience with FPGAs (Verilog/VHDL, functional verification, and static timing closure)
- Demonstrated experience with C++, Bash, TCL, and/or Python scripts
- Experience with FPGA design, simulation, and verification tools (Synopsys, Riviera, ModelSim, Questasim, etc.)
- A desire to push the boundaries on performance and lower latency
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
What the Team is Saying
Belvedere Trading Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and long‑term disability are presented as standard from day one, with interns also receiving medical coverage. Feedback suggests this breadth aligns with a comprehensive healthcare offering for a prop‑trading/fintech employer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Language highlights generous or unlimited PTO, paid sick days and holidays, volunteer time, and a tenure‑linked sabbatical option. Feedback suggests employees can leverage meaningful time away supported by formal policies.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include parental leave, fertility benefits, a return‑to‑work program, an onsite Mother’s Room, and family medical leave. These programs point to tangible support for caregivers and growing families.
Belvedere Trading Insights
What We Do
In March of 2002, Belvedere Trading emerged as Chicago’s newest market maker, soon to join the ranks of the Windy City’s elite proprietary trading firms. Armed with printouts of Excel workbooks and a team of eager minds, Belvedere established their place in the SPX pit on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. From the beginning, we have iteratively invested in our proprietary technology and made a commitment to building our software systems from the ground up. Due to our ultramodern proprietary technology and risk management capabilities, Belvedere is able to quickly capitalize on inefficiencies in the marketplace. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. Building and nurturing a strong culture is one of Belvedere’s highest priorities, and we are always looking for the best and brightest talent to help us in our continued success.
Why Work With Us
At Belvedere, our differences are what allow us to compete and succeed at the highest level. Our Culture Committee and Women’s Initiative elevate the voices of our teammates to further promote an inclusive workplace. It is our priority to foster a sense of community and belonging for each team member while supporting individual development.
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