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Software Engineer - ORP

Austin, TX · On-site

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high ... research, software development and hardware engineering. The team here plays a central role in ...

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Software Engineer - ORP

Austin, TX · On-site

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high ... research, software development and hardware engineering. The team here plays a central role in ...

Optiver

Software Engineer - ORP

Austin, TX · On-site

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high ... research, software development and hardware engineering. The team here plays a central role in ...

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Software Engineer - Research Platform

Chicago, IL · On-site

$211K/yr

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high-performance compute infrastructure and the software platform layered on top. ORP enables Optiver ...

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Software Engineer - Hardware Research

Austin, TX · On-site

$203K/yr

Optiver's hardware research, development, and manufacturing team in Austin designs some of the ... As we continue to grow, we're looking for a software engineer with a research mindset to join this ...

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Software Engineer - Hardware Research

Austin, TX · On-site

$203K/yr

Optiver's hardware research, development, and manufacturing team in Austin designs some of the ... As we continue to grow, we're looking for a software engineer with a research mindset to join this ...

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Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Based in 'The Domain' neighborhood, Optiver's Austin office serves as the firm's innovation nucleus, with a strong focus on quantitative research, software and hardware engineering initiatives. With ...

Optiver

Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Based in 'The Domain' neighborhood, Optiver's Austin office serves as the firm's innovation nucleus, with a strong focus on quantitative research, software and hardware engineering initiatives. With ...

Optiver

Senior Software Engineer C++

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Optiver is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in Austin, TX. Our HFT team is comprised of software engineers and researchers who design, improve and ...

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Senior Software Engineer C++

Austin, TX

$121K - $160K/yr

Optiver is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in Austin, TX. Our HFT team is comprised of software engineers and researchers who design, improve and ...

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Machine Learning Research Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K/yr

Optiver is a seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to join our team, focusing on a pivotal AI initiative. This role would offer the opportunity to have significant impact across Machine ...

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Software Engineer - C++

New York, NY · On-site

Optiver is looking for Software Engineers to join our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in New York City. Our HFT team is comprised of software engineers and researchers who design, improve and ...

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Software Engineer - Credit

New York, NY · On-site

$200K/yr

Our Software Engineers lead large technical projects, help set the direction for our trading ... with traders, researchers, and other technologists. Who we are At Optiver, our mission is to ...

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Senior Software Engineer - Research Platform

Optiver

Austin, TX • On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high-performance compute infrastructure and the software platform layered on top. ORP enables Optiver's global research teams to define and execute large-scale computational problems such as simulations and model training through streamlined orchestration of complex workflows. By owning the full stack, from datacenter hardware to distributed research tooling, ORP provides the fastest possible turnaround time for experiments and continually expands Optiver's ability to generate insights from the markets we operate in.
What you'll do:
  • Expand the Optiver Research Platform's capabilities by building features and improving performance across service orchestration, job scheduling, cluster management, big-data processing, and other core services that business teams directly interface with.
  • Build and evolve a fully managed compute & data platform layer for improved scale & reliability in Python & Rust.
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies and integrate them into Optiver's research workflows to enhance performance and allow deriving better insights.
  • Collaborate globally with Optiver business teams including traders, researchers, and engineers to push their understanding of the market to new heights.

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
  • A 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
  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Who you are:
  • Experience leading large-scale engineering projects
  • Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Experience in distributed systems
  • Expertise in Python is required; experience with C, C++, or Rust is a plus
  • Experience working with GPUs and the CUDA ecosystem is a plus
  • Ability to tackle complex technical problems at the intersection of infrastructure and research enablement
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in a rapidly evolving environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with global researchers and engineers
  • Readiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right thing

Who we are:
Optiver is a global market maker driven by technology. 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 Austin office serves as the firm's innovation nucleus, with a strong focus on quantitative research, software development and hardware engineering. The team here plays a central role in advancing our heavy investment in machine learning, research infrastructure and big data computing. Located in The Domain neighborhood, the office is surrounded by world-class music, great food and easy access to outdoor spaces, providing a vibrant setting for the team.
We value in-person collaboration across disciplines, and this role is based on-site in our Austin office.
Applicants may submit up to three application per calendar year across all open roles.
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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