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Optiver is looking for Software Engineers to join our High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in New York City. Our HFT team is comprised of software engineers and researchers who design, improve and execute fully automated trading strategies using machine learning. As a software engineer, you’ll work on complex technical projects, help shape the direction of our trading infrastructure, and work closely with teams to share knowledge and drive technical progress. Our software engineers work on some of the most challenging algorithmic problems in the world. The team owns the problem end to end, from data to simulation to the execution of orders in production. The system is built to be robust, enabling research at scale while running complex machine learning models with low latency across thousands of financial instruments.
Job Responsibility:
Partner deeply with researchers to solve complex, high-value business problems specific to our equity and ETF systems
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
Develop a deep understanding of trading and exchanges
Requirements:
Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
2+ years preferred of C++ experience in low-latency systems like market data ingestion, order routing, execution performance, or simulation frameworks
Expertise in C++ is strongly preferred
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
Nice to have:
Experience with C, Python or Linux 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