Software Engineer - Research Platform

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high-performance compute infrastructure and the software platform layered on top. The team enables Optiver’s global research teams to define and execute large-scale computational problems such as simulations and model training through streamlined orchestration of complex workflows.

Requirements

• Expand the Optiver Research Platform’s capabilities by building features and improving performance across service orchestration, job scheduling, cluster management, big-data processing, and other core services
• Build and evolve a fully managed compute & data platform layer for improved scale & reliability in Python & Rust
• Explore cutting-edge technologies and integrate them into Optiver’s research workflows to enhance performance and allow deriving better insights
• Collaborate globally with Optiver business teams including traders, researchers, and engineers
• 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

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Mental health coverage