Hardware Researcher

What You'll Do:
- Design and develop software to analyze hardware and communication device performance
- Conduct hands-on research with a wide range of hardware components and network protocols
- Collaborate with hardware, trading, and infrastructure teams to share findings and improve systems
- Work directly with low-level devices, drivers, and embedded systems using C/C++

Who You Are:
- Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and programming
- Proficient in Python, including libraries and APIs
- Comfortable conducting research and data analysis in Python using Jupyter Notebooks
- Experienced in writing software in C/C++
- Creative problem-solver with a systems-level mindset
- Solid understanding of the OSI model and networking fundamentals

Nice to Have:
- Experience with low-level hardware/software interactions
- Familiarity with Linux devices and drivers
- Knowledge of EFVI, RoCE, DPDK, Onload
- Hands-on experience with high-precision timestamping and trading network hardware
- Understanding of Ethernet and other communication protocols
- Exposure to network OS like Cisco IOS, Arista EOS, MOS