# Founding Hardware Engineer at PAX Markets

- Company: PAX Markets (YC W25)
- What the company does: More 𝛼, less latency: exchange and HFT on one chip. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://pax.markets/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Redwood City, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-05-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/pax-markets/jobs/uzbhpCT-founding-hardware-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pax-markets-founding-hardware-engineer/

## About the role

As founding hardware engineer, you will be a core contributor to our ultra-low latency matching engine, implementing its technology as a hw/sw co-design in SystemVerilog, Rust, and C++.

## What they're looking for

- SystemVerilog
- FPGA or ASIC design experience
- Rust and/or C++
- Protobuf
- Curiosity and ability to learn
- Passion for trading and markets

Tags: Engineering