Hardware Engineer Internship

Hardware Engineering Summer 2027 Internship

The Hardware team at Hudson River Trading (HRT) builds high performance compute engines using FPGA and ASIC technologies to drive low latency trading decisions on global markets. We create custom solutions across the spectrum of speed and smarts, from bespoke circuits to world-class machine learning accelerators.

The FPGA/ASIC Design and Verification teams work closely together, pushing boundaries in low-level computer architecture, logic design, tool writing, and the hardware-software interface. There is often overlap in skills, and both teams collaborate very closely. The Hardware Engineering Summer 2027 Internship offers candidates the opportunity to explore both Design and Verification roles.

During HRT's Hardware Engineering Internship, you will create hardware in SystemVerilog (design) and build complex modeling and testing environments in Python (verification). You can expect to be challenged by the ever-changing financial markets and work on critical infrastructure in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment.

What to Expect

• A challenging and meaningful summer internship program introducing you to all technical facets of hardware engineering in the algorithmic trading industry
• Independent projects that dive deep into our hardware design and verification environments
• An opportunity to work with and learn about cutting edge FPGA/ASIC technology
• After intense but brief training, you'll jump into projects within your first two weeks
• You'll learn about HRT's research and trading infrastructure, even in areas you won't be working in
• You'll have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the financial markets

Requirements

• Full-time student in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related program
• Graduating and looking for full-time roles in 2028
• Thorough understanding of digital logic design and/or computer architecture
• Experience using a hardware design language such as SystemVerilog
• Familiarity with C++ and/or Python
• Knowledge of Linux and its command prompt
• A passion for technology and curiosity for how things work under the hood
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Bonus: Familiarity with FPGAs or ASICs
• Bonus: Exposure to a hardware verification flow such as UVM, or open-source verification tools such as cocotb

We do not allow multiple applications. Please apply to the ONE role you are most interested in, and we will consider you for all open positions when reviewing your application.

Weekly base salary of 5,800 USD and a competitive signing bonus, in addition to company-paid housing, meals, and other perks.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We're a community of self-starters motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization, from trading to business operations to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we're friends and colleagues, whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are, we'd love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.