About Optiver
Empowering markets through technology and expertise
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1986, with over 1,000 employees
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Specializes in options, ETFs, and futures trading
- Global presence with offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai
Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker based in Amsterdam, specializing in exchange-listed financial instruments such as options, ETFs, and futures. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates globally with over 1,000 employees and is known for its advanced trading technology and quant...
🎁 Benefits
Optiver offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees enjoy a generous PTO policy, flexible working arrangemen...
🌟 Culture
Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on technology. The firm values t...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Optiver is hiring a Senior C++ Developer to set architectural direction and deliver high-quality code for their trading systems. You'll collaborate with engineers and traders to innovate and maintain a globally distributed trading platform. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on large-scale server-side development and high-throughput, low-latency systems. Your expertise in C++ allows you to write efficient and maintainable code that meets the demands of a fast-paced trading environment. You are not just a coder; you are a problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions.
You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with traders and researchers to gain a deep understanding of trading mechanisms and market dynamics. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders ensures that you can translate business needs into technical requirements. You are adaptable and open to exploring new tools and technologies that can enhance system performance and reliability.
What you'll do
As a Senior C++ Developer at Optiver, you will own the design, development, and deployment of services that comprise our globally distributed trading platform. You will be responsible for setting architectural direction and delivering large bodies of well-engineered code that directly impact our trading systems. Your role will involve building partnerships across the business to ensure that we are integrating the best ideas into our solutions.
You will continuously improve our trading systems and strategies, optimizing them for the ever-evolving markets. This includes building an automated trading stack that runs machine learning models over high-performance servers to execute high-quality trades in low-latency environments. You will work closely with fellow engineers, traders, and researchers to innovate and maintain the foundation underlying our wider infrastructure, ensuring that our systems remain cutting-edge and efficient.
What we offer
At Optiver, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of trading technology, all while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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