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Hardware Engineer

Posted on 4/19/2024

Tower Research Capital

Tower Research Capital

1,001-5,000 employees

High-speed electronic trading technology firm

Data & Analytics
Fintech
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Category
Hardware Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
FPGA
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • 2-3 years of practical, hands-on industry experience
  • A background in both RTL design and software engineering
  • Experience with FPGA vendor tools such as Vivado / Quartus
  • Software development experience with a language such as C++ or Java
  • A strong understanding of the Linux operating system
  • Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • A keen interest in using software engineering methodologies to improve the efficiency of the hardware development workflow
Responsibilities
  • Designing, developing, testing and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems in the world
  • Developing software that can drive the hardware design to its peak performance
  • Improving the efficiency of the hardware development workflow
  • Integrating hardware designs into a larger software stack
  • Performance measurement and optimization throughout the system, from the SERDES all the way to the Linux kernel and user space applications
Tower Research Capital

Tower Research Capital

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Founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton, Tower Research Capital is a trading and technology company that has built some of the fastest, most sophisticated electronic trading platforms in the world.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$58.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Employees benefit from exposure to a wide range of industries and cutting-edge technologies, enhancing their professional growth and marketability.
  • The firm's robust financial health, evidenced by substantial real estate investments and participation in high-profile funding rounds, provides job security and growth opportunities.
  • Tower Research Capital's commitment to social responsibility, such as their COVID-focused donation matching campaign, fosters a positive and supportive work environment.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the trading and investment sectors means that Tower Research Capital must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Involvement in diverse sectors could lead to overextension, potentially diluting focus and resources.

What makes Tower Research Capital unique

  • Tower Research Capital's involvement in diverse sectors, from government procurement to sports betting, showcases its broad investment strategy, unlike firms that focus on niche markets.
  • Their strategic investments in innovative technologies like AI for government contracting and financial exchange access set them apart from traditional trading firms.
  • Tower Research Capital's significant real estate investments, such as leasing 122,000 square feet in a prime Financial District building, highlight their financial stability and long-term planning.

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Benefits

5 weeks of paid vacation per year

401(k) with company matching

Free meals and snacks

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses

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