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Optiver Holding BV

$91K - $120K/yr

Austin is home to Optiver's hardware research, development and manufacturing department. We build ... Create test plans and engineering requirements specifications * Debug issues as they come up

Autodesk

Research Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Build research prototypes that integrate software, hardware, data, and physical manufacturing ... Collaborate with Autodesk researchers, engineers, Technology Center staff, industry partners, and ...

Convergent Research

... research hardware, ideally in a setting where the requirements weren't always clear or fixed * The credibility and judgment to work with a strong external engineering team and ensure the outcome ...

Autodesk, Inc.

Research Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

... hardware, data, and physical manufacturing processes. • Plan and conduct experiments using ... Autodesk researchers, engineers, Technology Center staff, industry partners, and academic ...

Optiver

Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Austin is home to Optiver's hardware research, development and manufacturing department. We build ... Create test plans and engineering requirements specifications * Debug issues as they come up

Optiver

Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Austin is home to Optiver's hardware research, development and manufacturing department. We build ... Create test plans and engineering requirements specifications * Debug issues as they come up

Tamus

Research Engineer IV

Bryan, TX · On-site

$5.6K - $9.5K/mo

Job Title Research Engineer IV Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Bush Combat ... hardware and within ROS2 middleware. - Actively develops and refines perception and navigation ...

Tutor Intelligence

Research Engineer

Watertown, MA · On-site

$100K - $300K/yr

... hardware, every line of code written at Tutor has a direct impact on the global, physical economy ... As a research engineer, your work lies at the center of this challenge, building the AI algorithms ...

Tutor Intelligence

Research Engineer

Watertown, MA

$100K - $300K/yr

... hardware, every line of code written at Tutor has a direct impact on the global, physical economy ... As a research engineer, your work lies at the center of this challenge, building the AI algorithms ...

Optiver Holding BV

Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

Austin is home to Optiver's hardware research, development and manufacturing department. We build ... Create test plans and engineering requirements specifications * Debug issues as they come up

Tutor

Research Engineer

Watertown, MA · On-site

The Research Engineer role involves developing AI algorithms and systems that drive innovative ... Experience with hardware / software integration Company : Tutor was founded to build the ...

Tutor Intelligence

Research Engineer

Watertown, MA · On-site

$100K - $300K/yr

... hardware, every line of code written at Tutor has a direct impact on the global, physical economy ... As a research engineer, your work lies at the center of this challenge, building the AI algorithms ...

Solcoa Industries

Research Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

The Role - Research Engineer Own difficult, first-principles R&D that unlocks rare-earth metal ... hardware. * Enforce safety for molten metals, reactive powders, hot work, compressed gases, and ...

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How much do hardware research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware research engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hardware Research Engineer vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectHardware Research EngineerHardware Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, innovation centersDesign teams, product development labs, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, semiconductor firmsConsumer electronics, hardware manufacturing, embedded systems
Primary FocusExploring new hardware concepts, developing prototypes, advancing technologyCreating detailed hardware designs, testing, and implementing hardware solutions

While both roles require a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, Hardware Research Engineers focus on innovating and exploring new hardware technologies, whereas Hardware Design Engineers concentrate on designing and developing specific hardware components for products. Both roles are essential in the hardware development lifecycle and often collaborate closely.

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Infographic showing various Hardware Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,230 per year, or $70.3 per hour.

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Optiver Holding BV
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Key responsibilities

  • Design, realize, test, bring up, and manufacture custom hardware, primarily PCBs.

  • Create test plans and engineering requirements specifications, and debug issues as they arise.

  • Own hardware designs from concept to production and manage relationships with third-party vendors.

Job description

Austin is home to Optiver's hardware research, development and manufacturing department. We build some of the world’s most competitive trading hardware using a wide variety of technologies, from fiber optics to custom silicon, from software to antennas - and everything in between.

We’re growing fast and are looking to expand our team with an experienced hardware engineer who deeply understands the complexities of designing and realizing high speed, high density systems and boards. Our systems push the limits of what’s possible, so we’re looking for creative thinkers who can oversee the big picture and who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and explore novel approaches.

What you'll do
  • Design, realize, test, bring up and manufacture custom hardware (mostly PCBs)
  • Schematic capture, PCB layout, Simulation (Spice, Ansys SiWave HFSS etc.)
  • Write the initial bring up code (C/Python/ VHDL ) for the hardware
  • Interpret Eye Diagram/BERT results and correlate lab and production measurements to simulations
  • Create test plans and engineering requirements specifications
  • Debug issues as they come up
  • Research new ways of improving our system’s performance (latency, scale, thermals) and how our trading requirements can be realized
  • Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders, researchers, software ( FPGA , firmware, application), mechanical and infrastructure engineers
  • Own your designs from concept to production
  • Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors
Who you are

Requirements:

  • BS in electrical or computer engineering, Master or Ph.D. preferred
  • 5+ years of industry experience
  • Advanced ECAD skills for schematic and layout creation in one of the following: Altium, Mentor Graphics, Cadence or equivalent
  • Proficiency in signal and power integrity SIPI best practices
  • End-to-end product development experience, concept through release
  • Expertise with one or more high speed interfaces, and the protocols running on top, such as: PCIe Gen3-6, USB3 /4, 10/25G Ethernet
  • Experience with low speed communications both in hardware and software, such as: I2C , SPI , JTAG , USB etc
  • Experience validating high speed interfaces using: TDRs, sampling and real-time oscilloscopes
  • Know how to read and write Python

The following experiences are nice to have:

  • Familiarity with the Ethernet ( IEEE 802.3)
  • Software engineering skills such as C/C++/
  • Experience supporting post-silicon bring-up and debugging
What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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