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Quantiq

Hardware Developer- New Graduate

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
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Level
Entry level
Function
Engineering
Pay
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Posted
4 months ago

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About the role

Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics, informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity, and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.

We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.

Role Description

As a Hardware Developer-New Graduate, you will work in our Chicago office, both independently and collaboratively, to fuel the continuous advancement of our production trading environment. Your scope of responsibilities will span the entire network stack, from packet processing in FPGA NICs to PCIe crossings to kernel socket engineering. You will own each project you work on and deliver thoughtful and articulate insights with regular updates. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance existing hardware and low-level software infrastructure
  • Collaborate with the Operations and Technical teams to develop solutions to meet business needs
  • Evaluate the performance of existing systems and streamline technical operations
  • Write quality, highly performant code (Verilog/VHDL and C/C++)
  • Effectively monitor and communicate project releases across the organization
  • Perform deep dive analysis and debugging of new and existing code
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis and testing on extensive datasets
  • Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

  • 1+ years experience in a hardware development environment
  • Adept in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and/or VHDL, and familiar with C or C++
  • Knowledgeable about Xilinx Vivado, FPGAs, and IPs
  • Familiar with networking protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
  • Proficient in Basic Linux, including SSH
  • Interest in writing highly performant code
  • Excellent communication skills within a collaborative environment
  • A degree in a field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred

Please Apply If

  • You're ready to embrace discussions and express your ideas
  • You have an interest in interfacing software systems
  • You go to bed thinking of ways to solve hard problems
  • You have an inquisitive nature, open mind, and passion for learning

Please note: The use of AI tools during applications, assessments, and interviews is strictly prohibited. Quantiq utilizes various methods to determine candidate authenticity. Use of these tools at any time may result in the disqualification of your candidacy.

Source

Posted by Quantiq on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:55 UTC; the original is the reference.

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