Senior Software Engineer C++

• Establish vision and technical direction for machine learning-driven trading systems
• Partner deeply with researchers to solve complex, high-value business problems
• Build and maintain end-to-end trading infrastructure, from research to production execution
• Push frequent, impactful code changes to the production environment
• Contribute to the Optiver stack and our pricing, research and trading models from ideation through to implementation
• Ensure new and existing programs adhere to our coding, architectural, and operational standards

• Experience leading large scale projects
• Solid engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Strong expertise in C++ is strongly preferred
• 2+ years preferred of C++ experience in low-latency systems like market data ingestion, order routing, execution performance, or simulation frameworks
• 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

experience with C, Python, or Linux

• Opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 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