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About the Role
Optiver is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to join their Austin team. This role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for high-performance trading infrastructure, pushing the limits of current technology. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker who can oversee the big picture and explore novel approaches.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical systems for high-performance computing platforms and custom trading infrastructure
- Create detailed CAD models and production drawings for complex assemblies, enclosures, fixtures, and mechanical subsystems
- Perform engineering analysis including thermal modeling, structural analysis, and system-level design trade studies
- Prototype, test, and iterate hardware designs through hands-on validation and integration work
- Translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs while balancing performance, reliability, and serviceability
- Work closely with contract manufacturers and external vendors to support fabrication, assembly, and production builds
- Develop tooling, fixtures, and test setups to improve hardware assembly, testing, and validation workflows
- Support prototype builds and troubleshooting during hardware bring-up and deployment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and infrastructure teams to integrate mechanical systems into complete hardware platforms
- Develop and maintain documentation including drawings, assembly procedures, test methods, and design specifications
- Provide design feedback to improve manufacturability, scalability, and operational robustness of deployed systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
- 3+ years of industry experience designing mechanical systems using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar
- Experience with electronics cooling and thermal device design
- Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through prototype and production
- Hands-on fabrication or prototyping experience including machining, 3D printing, or fixture design
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Experience performing engineering analysis such as structural, thermal, or CFD simulation
- Ability to diagnose mechanical issues during prototype builds and develop practical solutions
- Strong communication and documentation skills, including the ability to produce clear engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this role
Skills
- CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360
- Electronics cooling
- Thermal device design
- Mechanical design
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing processes
- Design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Engineering analysis (structural, thermal, CFD)
- Communication
- Documentation
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- 3+ years of industry experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
Benefits
- Direct hands-on involvement in building unique, high-performance hardware systems which deliver meaningful impact to our business
- A collaborative team environment where your contributions are visible and valued
- Diverse, non-repetitive work – nearly every system is bespoke
- Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- Highly competitive compensation package including 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
About the Company
- At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.
- Our Austin office serves as the firm’s innovation nucleus, with a strong focus on quantitative research, software development and hardware engineering. The team here plays a central role in advancing our heavy investment in machine learning, research infrastructure and big data computing. Located in The Domain neighborhood, the office is surrounded by world-class music, great food and easy access to outdoor spaces, providing a vibrant setting for the team.
- We value in-person collaboration across disciplines, and this role is based on-site in our Austin office.
- Applicants may submit up to three applications per calendar year across all open roles.
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.