Hardware Design Engineer - 2026 Grads

The Hardware team at Hudson River Trading (HRT) creates high performance compute engines using FPGA and ASIC technology to drive low latency trading decisions on global markets. We build custom solutions across the spectrum of speed and smarts: from bespoke circuits to world-class machine learning accelerators.

FPGAs and ASICs are critical pieces of our technology stack. We are looking for talented hardware developers to architect and design complex systems on a highly collaborative global team. In this role, you'll identify efficient ways to perform on-the-fly transformations of market data and implement models with complex data structures in RTL. You’ll work with FPGA, ASIC, or both technologies as a member of our integrated team. No previous financial experience is necessary!

Profile

• In your spare time you: code, tinker, read, explore, break things, and have an insatiable curiosity for all things hardware-related
• You do your best work when contributing to a highly collaborative team 
• You can describe hardware designs at a high level (the interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm/circuit), or anywhere in between
• You can analyze and fix problems quickly
• You really like to work with people who challenge you and make you better at what you do

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with eligibility for full-time employment in 2026
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog
• Deep knowledge of FPGA internals and/or ASIC primitives 
• Excellent digital logic design, optimization, debugging and problem solving skills
• Thorough understanding of computer architecture and vendor tool suites
• Familiarity with C++ and/or Python 
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment
• Previous internship experience in digital logic design
• Expertise in networking protocols, CPU design, and/or machine learning accelerators is a big plus

Annual base salary range of $175,000 to $250,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus will be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.