Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

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.

Responsibilities

Expand Optiver Research Platform capabilities by building features and improving performance across core services.
Build and evolve a fully managed compute and data platform layer for improved scale and reliability using Python and Rust.
Explore and integrate cutting-edge technologies into research workflows to enhance performance and derive better insights.
Collaborate globally with business teams including traders, researchers, and engineers to enhance market understanding.

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.
Experience with C, C++, or Rust (plus).
Experience working with GPUs and the CUDA ecosystem (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.

Skills

Python
C
C++
Rust
GPUs
CUDA ecosystem
Distributed systems
Engineering principles
Computer science fundamentals
Communication
Collaboration

Location

Austin
On-site

Work Type

On-site

Benefits

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, snacks, regular social events, clubs, and sporting leagues.

About the Company

Optiver is a global market maker driven by technology.
Mission to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and stabilizing the market.
Focus on continuous improvement, prioritizing safeguarding market health and efficiency for all participants.
One of the largest market making institutions, a respected partner on 100+ exchanges globally.
Austin office serves as the firm’s innovation nucleus, focusing on quantitative research, software development, and hardware engineering.
Austin team plays a central role in advancing investments in machine learning, research infrastructure, and big data computing.
Austin office located in The Domain neighborhood, surrounded by world-class music, great food, and outdoor spaces.

Equal Opportunity

Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.