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Senior Software Engineer – Research Platform

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Optiver

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United States , Chicago

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200000.00 USD / Year
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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. ORP 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

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
  • 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

Nice to have:

  • Experience with C, C++, or Rust is a plus
  • Experience working with GPUs and the CUDA ecosystem is a plus
What we offer:
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • A highly 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 and more

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Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

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