About the Role
At Optiver, we are seeking an experienced RF System Engineer to design, develop, and bring up custom high-speed RF hardware and subsystems. You will work closely with traders and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems through well-architected hardware solutions. This role involves designing HF receive and transmit front ends, characterizing RF system performance end-to-end, creating test plans, and owning designs from concept to production in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Requirements
- BS in electrical or computer engineering, Master or Ph.D. preferred
- 3+ years of industry experience
- Hands-on experience designing and debugging RF hardware and systems
- Experience with HF design, including front ends, filtering, matching and amplifier characterization
- Strong understanding of receive-chain performance, including gain, noise figure, linearity, stability and isolation
- Experience isolating issues in transmit and receive chains, including non-linear distortion and coupling mechanisms
- Experience with EMI debugging and familiarity with EMC compliance and mitigation
- Experience with PCBA design and board-level system integration
- Comfortable using RF lab equipment and writing basic Python for bring-up, automation or analysis
- Working knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements relevant to deploying RF systems, EMI/EMC, and safe operation of high-power RF equipment
What You'll Get
- 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
- 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