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Senior FPGA Design 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
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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 FPGA Design Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure. 

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

  • Design, develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading
  • Own the RTL design process from specification and coding through synthesis and FPGA implementation
  • Partner with design verification engineers to review and execute comprehensive test plans
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
  • Contribute to improving our development processes, tools, and methodologies 

Required Qualifications 

  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
  • 5+ years of experience in digital logic design for FPGAs or ASICs
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog (preferred) or VHDL
  • Deep understanding of computer architecture and digital design concepts
  • 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 

  • Experience working with Xilinx and/or Altera FPGAs
  • Familiarity with FPGA architecture and advanced design techniques, including optimizations for synthesis and timing closure
  • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP)
  • Experience 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) 

HPR does not currently provide employment sponsorship 

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 20% 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 $117,000 to $147,000.

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 7, 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 FPGA Design Engineer (this listing)$112K - $280K
Senior Design Verification 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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