About us
Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. We take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide liquidity across markets.
Our team spans trading, engineering, and business operations, working together to build and support the systems that power the firm. We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement to navigate complex and evolving markets.
We operate in a highly collaborative environment where ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation, and where individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.
What you'll do:
- Design, implement, and verify RTL logic in Verilog or SystemVerilog targeting ultra-low-latency trading applications
- Develop simulation testbenches and functional verification environments to validate FPGA designs before hardware deployment
- Work closely with senior FPGA engineers and the trading infrastructure team to understand latency requirements and translate them into hardware design decisions
- Run synthesis, place-and-route, and static timing analysis; iterate on designs to meet strict timing constraints
- Participate in hardware bring-up and on-board debugging, using waveform analysis and other diagnostic tools
- Use AI tools to accelerate your development workflow — RTL review, testbench generation, debugging, and documentation
- Grow your understanding of market data protocols (Ethernet, PCIe, exchange feed formats) as they relate to the systems you build
Qualifications and skills:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with RTL design in Verilog or SystemVerilog — coursework, personal projects, or internship experience all count
- Familiarity with FPGA simulation tools (e.g., ModelSim, QuestaSim, Vivado, Quartus) and the synthesis-to-deployment flow
- Understanding of digital logic fundamentals: state machines, FIFOs, clock domain crossing, timing constraints
- Comfort working in a Linux environment; Python, basic C or C++ is a plus
- Ability and eagerness to incorporate AI tools into your development and debugging workflow
- A strong desire to learn the HFT domain — no prior finance knowledge required
- Strong analytical instincts: when something behaves unexpectedly in hardware, you dig until you find it
Why Edgehog:
- Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
- Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
- Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
- Tight feedback loops: Weekly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
- Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm
- 401(k) with a 4% company match
- Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
- Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly happy hours and annual team events
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.
The base salary for this role is 100,000 - 175,000 USD per year
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on experience with RTL design in Verilog or SystemVerilog (coursework, personal projects, or internship experience)
- Design, implement, and verify RTL logic targeting ultra-low-latency applications
- Develop simulation testbenches and functional verification environments
- Familiarity with FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (ModelSim, QuestaSim, Vivado, Quartus) and synthesis-to-deployment flow
- Run synthesis, place-and-route, and static timing analysis; iterate to meet timing constraints
- Understanding of digital logic fundamentals: state machines, FIFOs, clock domain crossing, timing constraints
- Comfort working in a Linux environment
- Ability and eagerness to incorporate AI tools into development and debugging workflow
- Ability to participate in hardware bring-up and on-board debugging using waveform analysis and diagnostic tools
- Familiarity or willingness to learn market data protocols (Ethernet, PCIe, exchange feed formats)
- Python, basic C or C++ knowledge
- Strong analytical instincts and desire to learn the HFT domain
Edgehog Trading Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Edgehog Trading and has not been reviewed or approved by Edgehog Trading.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for Chicago prop‑trading roles, with six‑figure bases visible in postings and additional upside from performance components. Market positioning appears strong for trader and selected engineering titles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are prominently listed, with some roles indicating fully covered premiums. Disability insurance is also included as part of core benefits.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is explicitly advertised. This adds long‑term value alongside salary and bonuses.
Edgehog Trading Insights
What We Do
Edgehog is a performance-driven trading firm where traders and engineers build and operate automated market-making systems. We work as a lean team focused on execution, iteration, and continuous improvement. Our work sits at the intersection of trading, engineering, and quantitative research. Ideas move quickly from investigation to production, and contributions are visible across the firm.
Why Work With Us
At Edgehog Trading we are highly collaborative and team oriented. Traders, developers, and operations work directly with one another, not siloed on different floors or separated by department, leading to higher quality outcomes. Everyone’s opinion is heard here. Edgehog’s belief is nothing is permanent – the status quo must always be challenged.
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