Optiver

About Optiver

Empowering markets through technology and expertise

🏢 Tech, Finance, Investment Banking👥 1K-5K📅 Founded 1986📍 Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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...

Optiver

Machine Learning Research Engineer

OptiverNew York

Posted 2w agoMachine Learning Research Engineer📍 New York💰 $200,000 - $200,000 / yearly
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Overview

Optiver is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to advance their AI initiatives in futures trading strategies. You'll focus on deep learning for price forecasting and build robust training and inference pipelines. A PhD or equivalent experience in machine learning is required.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a PhD or equivalent industry experience in a field related to machine learning, showcasing your deep understanding of the subject. Your expertise in deep learning frameworks allows you to dive into their internals and enhance their functionality, making you a valuable asset to the team. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with researchers and engineers to tackle complex challenges in financial markets. Your passion for continuous improvement drives you to innovate and contribute to impactful AI initiatives.

What you'll do

As a Machine Learning Research Engineer at Optiver, you will conduct innovative research on deep learning techniques specifically for price forecasting. You will be responsible for building scalable and robust training and inference pipelines that support our machine learning infrastructure. Your role will involve collaborating with a diverse team of researchers and engineers, allowing you to develop a comprehensive understanding of our trading systems. You will have the opportunity to significantly impact our futures trading strategies through your contributions to AI initiatives.

What we offer

Joining Optiver means becoming part of a culture that values collaboration and excellence. You will work alongside talented professionals from over 40 different countries, all motivated by a shared passion for solving complex problems in the financial markets. In addition to a highly competitive compensation package, you will benefit from a global profit-sharing pool and a performance-based bonus structure. Our comprehensive health coverage includes mental, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. You will also enjoy 25 paid vacation days, extensive office perks, and a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

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