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Senior Design Verification Engineer

HPR

Company websitehpr.tech (HPR, opens in new tab)

Base salary $112K  to $280K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Needham, MA

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  • LocationNeedham, MA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (37 min ago) · observed since

About this job

HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking Senior Design Verification Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure. 

As a Senior Design Verification Engineer at HPR, you will: 

  • Verify and maintain high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading
  • Own the verification process from specification, test planning, and testbench development through execution and coverage closure
  • Partner with design engineers to review and execute comprehensive test plans
  • Create and maintain reusable verification components and testbenches written in SystemVerilog
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
  • Contribute to improving our verification processes, tools, and methodologies  

Required Qualifications 

  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
  • 5+ years of experience in design verification for FPGAs or ASICs
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog for verification
  • Familiarity with advanced verification methods, including constrained randomization, functional coverage, and assertion-based checking
  • Experience with industry-standard simulation and debugging tools (e.g., VCS, Verdi)
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment
  • Strong problem solving, debugging, and communication skills 

Desired Qualifications 

  • Deep understanding of computer architecture and digital design concepts
  • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP)
  • Experience verifying designs with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, and/or DDR)
  • Familiarity with C programming and scripting in Python and/or Perl 

Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $112,000 to $280,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.

This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week).

Hyannis Port Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or will require accommodation if hired should contact us via the "Connect With Us" button on our Careers page.

Source: HPR on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($112,000) is above 19% of the 225 Engineering (non-software) roles in Massachusetts listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $132,000; the middle half runs from $117,300 to $147,959.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 2 other live HPR roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 2 other live HPR roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Design Verification Engineer (this listing)$112K - $280K
Senior FPGA Design Engineer$112K - $280K
Software Engineering Manager$117K - $323K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All HPR roles · How to read the bar

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2024-11-27
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Location as the employer wrote it: Needham, MA

Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $112,000 to $280,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base s

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