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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 ...

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 ...

Optiver is seeking Software Engineers specializing in US corporate bond and credit derivative markets to join the greenfield buildout of our systematic credit trading business. Our Software Engineers ...

At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers, not just coders. Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved. We ...

As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll work side-by-side with your mentor and teammates to build ... Mentored by Optiver engineers, our program gives you the opportunity to: โ€‹ * Deep dive into ...

At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers, not just coders. Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved. We ...

At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers, not just coders. Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved. We ...

Software Engineer Intern Chicago

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll work side-by-side with your mentor and teammates to build ... Mentored by Optiver engineers, our program gives you the opportunity to: * Deep dive into trading ...

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$200K/yr

Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems. Who we are: At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing ...

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems. Who we are: At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing ...

FPGA Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$142K - $182K/yr

Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems. Who we are: At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing ...

FPGA Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$200K/yr

Ability to work closely with software developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems. Who we are: At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing ...

Lead Data Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$200K/yr

Optiver Chicago is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to support and advance the data capabilities of our local research team and contribute to our broader Lakehouse architecture vision. In this role ...

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Software Engineer - Hardware Development

Optiver

Austin, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Optiver's hardware research, development, and manufacturing team, based in Austin, builds some of the world's fastest and most competitive trading systems. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a software engineer to help develop the OS and software that powers our custom hardware.
This role spans everything from low-level hardware integration to collaborating with infrastructure teams that manage production systems and traders who configure them to fit their specific needs. While we primarily use Python and Linux, you'll also encounter a diverse tech stack including TCL, C, C++, ASM, VHDL, and DSLs across platforms from x64 servers to embedded cores.
What you'll do:
As Software Engineer, your key responsibilities include:
  • Designing and maintaining the OS and software stack behind our trading hardware
  • Building and supporting Python-based interface layers to control and monitor hardware systems
  • Developing software for STM processors embedded on prototype boards
  • Managing and supporting a fleet of hardware systems in a live production environment
  • Collaborating closely with hardware, infrastructure, and trading teams to ensure seamless system performance
  • Contributing to infrastructure automation and transitioning into embedded development and low-level hardware logic over time

What you'll get:
  • 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:
  • Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and hardware systems
  • Proficiency in Python, including familiarity with relevant libraries and APIs
  • Experience writing software in C/C++
  • Creative problem-solving skills at the system level
  • Ability to collaborate with developers and researchers

Nice to have:
  • Experience with low-level hardware/software interactions (drivers, buses, pins, registers, etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret datasheets and electrical engineering schematics
  • Familiarity with devices and drivers in Linux
  • Experience with FPGA design using VHDL/Verilog and the Vivado suite of tools
  • Knowledge of communication protocols, especially Ethernet
  • Exposure to network equipment operating systems like Cisco IOS, Arista EOS, or Juniper MOS
  • Experience working with high-performance trading network hardware (both packet- and circuit-switched)

Who we are:
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise 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.