As an FPGA Engineering Intern, you'll design, implement, and test FPGA solutions for trading systems while collaborating with senior engineers and improving system performance.
Job Description
At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of FPGA Engineers work in small teams to create the next generation FPGA solutions to support ultra-low latency trading systems across the firm. FPGA Engineers work closely with business leaders to design and deploy FPGA solutions that help optimize trading system performance.
As an intern, you'll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11-week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you'll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.
Your Objectives:
Your Skills & Talents:
Opportunities available in Sydney.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.
At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of FPGA Engineers work in small teams to create the next generation FPGA solutions to support ultra-low latency trading systems across the firm. FPGA Engineers work closely with business leaders to design and deploy FPGA solutions that help optimize trading system performance.
As an intern, you'll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11-week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you'll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.
Your Objectives:
- Design, implement and test FPGA solutions across Citadel Securities' trading businesses
- Improve trading system efficiency and performance to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation and order execution
- Work in small teams to build the future of finance
Your Skills & Talents:
- A deep passion for technology and hardware development
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields
- Experienced in SystemVerilog or VHDL (Python, C, Tcl, and Bash a plus)
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Hardware Architecture, RTL Coding, Simulation, Systems Integration, Hardware Validation and Testing, FPGA Synthesis, and Static Analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technology
Opportunities available in Sydney.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.
Top Skills
Bash
C
Python
Systemverilog
Tcl
Vhdl
Citadel Securities Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office


Westpac Building, 60 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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