Hardware Design Engineer - 2026 Grads

About the Role

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 intelligence, from bespoke circuits to world-class machine learning accelerators.

FPGAs and ASICs are critical components of our technology stack. We are seeking talented hardware developers to architect and design complex systems within a highly collaborative global team. In this role, you will identify efficient methods to perform on-the-fly transformations of market data and implement models with complex data structures in RTL. You will work with FPGA, ASIC, or both technologies as part of our integrated team. No previous financial experience is required.

Profile

• You have an insatiable curiosity for all things hardware-related and enjoy coding, tinkering, reading, exploring, and problem-solving in your spare time.
• You excel when contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.
• You can describe hardware designs at various levels, from high-level interfaces to detailed step-by-step algorithms or circuits.
• You analyze and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• You appreciate working with colleagues who challenge you and help you improve.

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 skills in digital logic design, optimization, debugging, and problem solving.
• 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 strong plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range is $175,000 to $250,000. Total pay, including base and bonus, may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on bonus and discretionary performance bonus are included as part of the total compensation package, along with company-paid medical and other benefits.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) applies 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 lead innovation in algorithmic trading.

At HRT, we welcome expertise from diverse fields including mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, media, and technology. We are a community of self-starters motivated by the excitement of being at the forefront of automation across all parts of our organization—from trading to business operations to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency and celebrate great ideas from both veterans and new hires.

We foster a culture of friendship and collaboration, whether sharing a meal, playing board games, or writing elegant code. This culture of togetherness extends beyond our office walls.

If you feel you belong at HRT, our goal is to bring together the best people to do great work in an environment where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of its diverse staff, with offices worldwide benefiting from varied and unique perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.