FPGA Engineering Internship
FPGA Engineering Internship
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Job Description
Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This role is based in our new Soho Place office opened in 2023 in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The role
Dates: 30 March 2026 18 September 2026 or 29 June 2025 18 September 2026
Working hours: 09:0017:30
Location: Central London
Were looking for outstanding students to join us for a 12- or 24-week summer internship within our Research Technology function.
As an FPGA Engineering Intern youll work within a specialist team responsible for developing and optimising critical ultra-low latency systems on a global platform. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your knowledge of digital design in a high-performance environment solving real-world problems where nanoseconds matter.
Youll work at the interface of hardware and software contributing to system design testing and delivery. The role includes RTL development simulation and deployment all with a focus on high reliability and speed.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
RTL development using SystemVerilog
Writing automated testbenches for simulation and verification
Contributing to continuous integration and delivery pipelines
Developing supporting software in Python and C
Collaborating with software engineers to integrate hardware solutions into production environments
All of our interns receive a structured introduction to G-Researchs engineering and financial environment. Youll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will support your technical and professional development during your time with us. Youll also gain access to internal training technical resources and the wider intern cohort network.
Who are we looking for
Were seeking capable pragmatic engineers who are passionate about low-latency systems and digital design.
You should be:
Studying towards a 2:1 or above in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline
Graduating in 2027 (penultimate-year students only)
Confident writing RTL code in SystemVerilog or a similar HDL
Comfortable debugging testing and analysing complex systems
We value:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Practical experience with scripting languages like Python or Perl
Working knowledge of C
Clear communication and an ability to collaborate across functions
A proactive hands-on mindset and a willingness to learn
Previous experience in finance is not required.
Why should you apply
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and optimisation of one of the most performance-sensitive parts of our global infrastructure. Youll work alongside expert engineers build production-grade systems and gain deep insight into how hardware can shape strategy in a competitive domain.
- Highly competitive compensation
- 30 days holiday pro rata
- 9% company pension contribution
- Opt-in private health insurance
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Monthly company events
- Centrally located office (close to five stations and six tube lines)
Interview process
- Online technical assessment
- Technical interviews
Please note: due to the structure of our graduate hiring we are only able to consider applications from those graduating in 2027.
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
