FPGA Test and Verification Engineer

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Tribus Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We are working with a leading global quantitative and systematic investment manager that operates across all liquid asset classes worldwide. They are a technology- and data-driven organization that applies a scientific approach to investing. With a culture that combines expertise in research, data, technology, and trading, they foster collaboration and innovation to solve complex challenges and deliver strong returns for their investors.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a
Senior Test & Verification Engineer
to join their FPGA function, a key division driving innovation in trading technologies. This team is responsible for developing and testing custom FPGA-based trading platforms that power efficient and reliable access to global exchanges.

This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge FPGA technology and systems built in SystemVerilog, C++, and Python, all targeting state-of-the-art hardware. Finance or trading experience is not required, but a proven track record in testing and verification is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive FPGA systems testing and verification strategies
  • Define and implement verification standards
  • Carry out simulation and hardware testing across multiple exchanges
  • Collaborate closely with trading teams to ensure robust, high-performance solutions

What We're Looking For

  • Strong expertise in functional verification, code linting, and hardware testing
  • Experience with layered reusable environments, scoreboards, functional coverage models, randomized stimulus, and self-checking harnesses (SystemVerilog, UVM, or cocotb)
  • Proficiency in Python and C++ within a Linux environment
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo)
  • Strong problem-solving ability, capable of simplifying complex issues
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
  • Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, UDP/IP) is desirable

Culture & Benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and believes diversity is key to success. They promote an open, respectful, and collaborative workplace where innovation thrives. Alongside professional growth, they support employee well-being with initiatives that encourage a healthy work-life balance.

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