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

Software Engineering Mid-Level

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Overview

Optiver is hiring a Software Engineer for their Hardware Research team to investigate the performance and behavior of trading hardware and communication devices. You'll work with C/C++ and collaborate with various teams to improve systems. This role requires a research mindset and strong software engineering principles.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly with C and C++, and a keen interest in hardware research. You enjoy investigating how devices behave under real-world conditions and have experience working with low-level devices and embedded systems. Your collaborative nature allows you to work effectively with hardware, trading, and infrastructure teams, sharing insights to enhance system performance.

You possess a research mindset, always looking to apply strong software engineering principles to the systems you build. Your ability to analyze and improve the performance of trading hardware and communication devices is a key asset. You thrive in a team environment and are eager to contribute to innovative solutions that drive efficiency in trading systems.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer in Hardware Research, you will design and develop software that aids in investigating the performance and behavior of various trading hardware and communication devices. You will conduct hands-on research with a wide range of hardware components and network protocols, ensuring that you understand their interactions within the trading environment. Your role will involve collaborating closely with hardware, trading, and infrastructure teams to share findings and implement improvements.

You will interact directly with low-level devices, drivers, and embedded systems, applying your knowledge of C/C++ to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the systems. Your contributions will play a crucial role in optimizing trading strategies and ensuring the robustness of the trading infrastructure. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and continuous improvement, working together to achieve common goals.

What we offer

Optiver provides the opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries. You will receive a highly competitive compensation package, including a global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonuses. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) match up to 50% and comprehensive health benefits, including mental, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Join us to make a significant impact in the world of trading systems.

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