Software Engineer - Research Platform

About the role

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. By owning the full stack, from datacenter hardware to distributed research tooling, ORP provides the fastest possible turnaround time for experiments and continually expands Optiver’s ability to generate insights from the markets we operate in.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Software Engineer, your key responsibilities include:

- Expanding 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 that business teams directly interface with.

- Building and evolving a fully managed compute & data platform layer for improved scale & reliability in Python & Rust.

- Exploring cutting-edge technologies and integrate them into Optiver’s research workflows to enhance performance and allow deriving better insights.

- Collaborating globally with Optiver business teams including traders, researchers, and engineers to push their understanding of the market to new heights.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

- 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

Who you are

- 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