Senior Software Engineer C++
OptiverAbout the Role
Optiver is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join the High-Frequency Trading (HFT) team in Austin, TX. You'll lead complex technical projects, help shape the direction of trading infrastructure, and work with teams to drive technical progress. The role involves designing and executing fully automated trading strategies using machine learning, while solving some of the most challenging algorithmic problems in the world—from data to simulation to production execution.
- Establish vision and technical direction for machine learning-driven trading systems
- Partner with researchers to solve complex, high-value business problems
- Build and maintain end-to-end trading infrastructure from research to production
- Push frequent, impactful code changes to the production environment
- Contribute to the Optiver stack and pricing, research, and trading models
- Ensure new and existing programs adhere to coding, architectural, and operational standards
Requirements
- Experience leading large scale projects
- Solid engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Strong expertise in C++ is strongly preferred; experience with C, Python, or Linux is a plus
- 2+ years preferred of C++ experience in low-latency systems like market data ingestion, order routing, execution performance, or simulation frameworks
- 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
What You'll Get
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- 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