Optiver · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Research Platform
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelOptiver is a global market maker driven by technology, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Research Platform. The role involves expanding the platform's capabilities, building a managed compute and data layer, and collaborating with global teams to enhance research workflows.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarket Research
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
Founded in 1986
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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