Timeline Capital is a quantitative trading firm specializing in building ultra-low latency trading systems. Since 2016, we've combined advanced hardware, high-performance software, and innovative strategies to compete at the cutting edge of Asian markets. Our engineering team designs and optimizes every layer of the technology stack from FPGA and firmware to network protocols and distributed systems to deliver world-class trading performance.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our core infrastructure team. You will focus on building and optimizing firmware for high-performance trading systems, working closely with FPGA and C++ engineers to ensure seamless integration. Your work will directly impact system latency, reliability, and trading efficiency.
Workload distribution
- Firmware development & collaboration with C++ team: 70%
- Design verification & simulation: 30%
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement firmware supporting FPGA-based trading infrastructure.
- Develop simulations to replicate exchange behaviors (e.g., order status updates, confirmations).
- Collaborate with FPGA and C++ engineers to integrate systems across the full stack.
- Perform design verification and debugging to ensure reliability and correctness.
- Document designs, workflows, and testing procedures.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Strong proficiency in
C/C++ for firmware development
- Experience with
RTL design
(Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog).
- Knowledge of
networking protocols
(TCP/UDP, Ethernet) and
NIC driver development
- Hands-on experience with FPGA development and simulation tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in low-latency trading systems or financial technology.
- Knowledge of workload optimization across heterogeneous systems.
- Experience in exchange protocols (FIX, OUCH… etc).
At Timeline, we hire talented people and give them the space to excel. When we recruit teammates who share our values and demonstrate the qualities we need, heavy oversight becomes unnecessary.
We look for minds sharper than our own; micromanagement would only slow them down. With a flat structure that lets ideas circulate freely, our firm thrives on trust, autonomy, and shared values.