FPGA Development Team Lead

As a FPGA Development Team Lead at Optiver, you will play a key role in establishing and leading the Mumbai FPGA & low latency development team. Your primary focus will be on ensuring best-in-market trade execution on Indian exchanges such as NSE, BSE, and MCX. You will collaborate closely with existing FPGA & low latency development teams in Sydney and Shanghai, gaining exposure to execution challenges in Optiver's global businesses. In this leadership position, you will work closely with internal stakeholders including trading, risk, compliance, and research teams based in the Mumbai office. Your responsibilities will involve shaping the future of the execution platform, leading a team of FPGA developers and low latency software developers, and influencing teams in the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, you will be involved in building and growing your team, while also having the opportunity to remain hands-on with VHDL and C++. Your team will be responsible for identifying business problems, designing innovative solutions, and overseeing the entire development lifecycle from design to deployment and monitoring. You will lead the effort to build a high-performance mixed FPGA development & low latency software development team, define the architecture of the trading stack, and contribute to Optiver's Asia Pacific execution capability. To excel in this role, you should have at least 5 years of experience in FPGA development within financial services/capital markets, along with experience in team leadership and project management. Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, as well as basic skills in C++ and Python are essential. An understanding of computer networks and protocols will also be beneficial. Joining Optiver means becoming part of a collaborative and excellence-driven culture, where you will work alongside talented colleagues to solve complex problems in the financial markets. You can look forward to competitive remuneration, attractive bonus structures, personal development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are a driven and experienced FPGA developer looking to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the financial markets, this role at Optiver offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to the success of a global market maker.,