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...
Overview
Optiver is hiring a Software Engineer for their Research Platform team to enhance capabilities in service orchestration and big-data processing. You'll work with Python and Rust to build a fully managed compute and data platform. This position requires expertise in high-performance computing and distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in building high-performance computing systems. Your experience with Python and Rust allows you to develop robust applications that enhance service orchestration and job scheduling. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to push the boundaries of market insights.
You are familiar with big-data processing and have a keen interest in exploring cutting-edge technologies. Your ability to integrate new tools into existing workflows demonstrates your commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. You understand the importance of reliability and scalability in software development, ensuring that the systems you build can handle complex computational problems efficiently.
What you'll do
In this role, you will expand the capabilities of the Optiver Research Platform by building new features and improving performance across various core services. You will focus on service orchestration, job scheduling, and cluster management, ensuring that the platform meets the needs of global research teams. Your work will involve developing a fully managed compute and data platform layer that enhances scale and reliability.
You will collaborate with business teams to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions. This includes optimizing workflows for simulations and model training, allowing researchers to derive better insights from market data. You will also explore and integrate new technologies that can enhance the performance of the research workflows, contributing to the overall success of the team.
What we offer
Optiver provides a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you will be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. You will thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues. The position offers a competitive salary of $200,000, along with a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to make a significant impact in the financial markets through innovative technology solutions.
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