Optiver
Senior Software Engineer (Data Systems)
Optiver - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Optiver Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our Senior Software Engineers lead large technical projects, help set the direction for our trading infrastructure, and serve as role models within the organization. In this role, you will join a global team that works to enable smarter, data-driven decision-making, position our trading practices at the forefront of the industry, and evolve our efforts to optimize and expand our trading and research potential through well-engineered solutions.
You’ll bring a background in developing large-scale data platforms, ready to apply your engineering expertise to complex technical challenges aimed at both improving existing and building new platforms that meet our research needs, ensuring scalability and efficiency across our global trading operations.
What you’ll do:
Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to solve data challenges from ingestion to utilization Partner with traders and researchers to develop datasets that support both historical insights and real-time data feeds through innovative batch and stream processing Continually refine our frameworks to manage growing data volumes efficiently and accurately Craft scalable and efficient technological solutions, ensuring operational excellence in all aspects of data handling Develop high-performance trading algorithms that leverage both historical and real-time market data Ensure new and existing programs adhere to our coding, architectural, and operational standards Develop a deep understanding of trading and exchanges
What you’ll get:
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 projects Expertise in designing and refining data platforms Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals Experience with C, C++, or Python Familiarity with big data solutions, Linux containerization, and research frameworks Experience with Pandas, Polars, PyArrow, Kafka, PostgreSQL, DeltaTable, or AWS Innovative, big-picture 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
Who we are:
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 differences are our edge. 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.
Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.
Base Salary Range
$175,000—$175,000 USD Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optiver by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior System Software Engineer” roles.
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Senior Software Engineer (Data Systems)
role at
Optiver 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Software Engineer (Data Systems)
role at
Optiver Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our Senior Software Engineers lead large technical projects, help set the direction for our trading infrastructure, and serve as role models within the organization. In this role, you will join a global team that works to enable smarter, data-driven decision-making, position our trading practices at the forefront of the industry, and evolve our efforts to optimize and expand our trading and research potential through well-engineered solutions.
You’ll bring a background in developing large-scale data platforms, ready to apply your engineering expertise to complex technical challenges aimed at both improving existing and building new platforms that meet our research needs, ensuring scalability and efficiency across our global trading operations.
What you’ll do:
Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to solve data challenges from ingestion to utilization Partner with traders and researchers to develop datasets that support both historical insights and real-time data feeds through innovative batch and stream processing Continually refine our frameworks to manage growing data volumes efficiently and accurately Craft scalable and efficient technological solutions, ensuring operational excellence in all aspects of data handling Develop high-performance trading algorithms that leverage both historical and real-time market data Ensure new and existing programs adhere to our coding, architectural, and operational standards Develop a deep understanding of trading and exchanges
What you’ll get:
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 projects Expertise in designing and refining data platforms Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals Experience with C, C++, or Python Familiarity with big data solutions, Linux containerization, and research frameworks Experience with Pandas, Polars, PyArrow, Kafka, PostgreSQL, DeltaTable, or AWS Innovative, big-picture 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
Who we are:
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 differences are our edge. 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.
Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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