Software Engineer

Optiver is seeking Software Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in New York City. Engineers will collaborate with researchers to develop and improve fully automated trading strategies utilizing machine learning, contributing to robust and low-latency trading infrastructure. The role involves building and maintaining end-to-end trading systems, ensuring code quality, and gaining a deep understanding of trading and exchanges within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Requirements

• Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
• 2+ years of C++ experience in low-latency systems
• Expertise in C++
• Experience with C, Python or Linux is a plus
• Innovative, out-of-the-box thinking grounded in real-world pragmatism
• Desire to continuously improve in a rapidly evolving environment
• Readiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right thing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 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