Software Engineer - ORP
OptiverAustin, Texas, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Optiver is a global market maker driven by technology, improving the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, and increasing transparency.
Job Description
Join the Optiver Research Platform team as a Software Engineer to expand the platform's capabilities, build a fully managed compute & data platform, and collaborate with global business teams to enhance performance and insights.
Requirements
- Experience leading large-scale engineering projects
- Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Experience in distributed systems
- Expertise in Python is required; experience with C, C++, or Rust is a plus
- Experience working with GPUs and the CUDA ecosystem is a plus
- Ability to tackle complex technical problems at the intersection of infrastructure and research enablement
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in a rapidly evolving environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with global researchers and engineers
- Readiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right thing
Benefits
- Global profit-sharing pool
- 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