FPGA Engineer Intern (Summer 2027 - Austin) at Optiver in Austin, TX

Summary: Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven trading firm, and they are seeking an FPGA Engineer Intern. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop high-speed hardware designs and contribute to real-world trading strategies. Responsibilities: - Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed hardware designs - Research new low-latency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system - Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers, and infrastructure engineers - Leverage the best hardware available or build in-house versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting-edge server hardware Required Qualifications: - A student pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related field - On track to graduate between December 2027 to June 2028, with junior standing or higher - A student with strong engineering instincts and hands-on experience in digital design with FPGAs or ASICs - Experienced in writing hardware in VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog - Passionate for writing clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement - A collaborative teammate comfortable working with developers, traders and business teams Required Skills: FPGA design, ASIC design, VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, Digital design, Low-latency techniques, Hardware acceleration, Network infrastructure Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer Benefits: Optiver is supportive of US immigration sponsorship for this role., A highly-competitive internship compensation package, Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends, Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more