About the role#
As a Campus FPGA Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of next-generation, ultra-low-latency systems. You will work on complex challenges involving networking, high-performance computing, and real-time acceleration. You will collaborate with a team of experienced engineers to build custom hardware solutions that power global trading platforms.
What you'll do#
- Build ultra-low-latency systems to support trading algorithms on a global scale.
- Tackle complex technical problems where off-the-shelf hardware is insufficient.
- Collaborate with a team of engineers experienced in FPGA design, semiconductors, and networking.
- Apply knowledge from various technical domains to deliver high-performance solutions.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate or graduate concentration in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with FPGA or other hardware and systems design.
- Proficiency in RTL, including SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
- Previous internship experience in hardware or low-level software engineering.
- Experience with C, C++, or Python.
- Ability to solve complex problems by drawing on diverse technical experiences.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: Work visa sponsorship is available.
About Jump Trading
Jump Trading is a financial services firm founded over 25 years ago. The company maintains its headquarters in Chicago and operates 13 offices across 8 countries. It employs over 2,000 people who work on trading systems, research, and engineering. The firm focuses on various asset classes and uses machine learning and AI to operate in global markets.
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