Interns will design, implement, and test FPGA solutions for optimized trading system performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial technology.
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 a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .
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 a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .
Citadel Securities Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

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