Client Connectivity Services is responsible for the global connectivity and order management of client electronic flow coming into Morgan Stanley. The team covers multiple asset classes including cash equity, listed derivatives and FX. We are a global team of highly skilled engineers from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The position is for a FPGA developer within the Client Connectivity Services team. The candidate will be responsible for engaging in technical initiatives, design & FPGA development projects with the global development teams to deliver hardware solutions to maintain industry leadership and competitive advantage in the electronic trading space. The candidate should be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible team player and will be expected to collaborate with teams in local and remote locations. Day-to-day work will include programming in verilog, code design/review sessions, simulation & verification. Working experience in programming in Verilog/VHDL is required, as well as experience with Vivado or equivalent synthesis tool. Prior experience in simulation & verification, as well as building low latency trading systems is preferred.

Qualifications Skills Required

➢ Minimum of 5 years of development experience in FPGA (verilog/VHDL) programming

➢ Good understanding of hardware systems design

➢ Experience with Vivado or equivalent synthesis tool

➢ Knowledge of hardware architecture and computer science fundamentals

➢ Ability to work effectively as part of a global development team

➢ Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

➢ Good verbal and written communication skills

➢ Self-motivated and an interest to learn

Skills Desired

➢ Experience in FPGA simulation & verification

➢ Experience with exchange financial trading protocols

➢ Experience working in C++ on a Linux environment

➢ Experience building low latency electronic trading systems

➢ Working knowledge of agile and continuous integration/delivery principle

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).