Optiver · 1 day ago
Software Engineer – Hardware Research
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelOptiver is a leading market-making institution focused on improving market efficiency and transparency. They are seeking a Software Engineer for their Hardware Research team to investigate and enhance the performance of trading hardware and communication devices.
Financial ServicesFinTechMarket Research
Responsibilities
Design and develop software to help investigate the performance and behavior of trading hardware and communication devices
Conduct hands-on research with a wide range of hardware components and network protocols
Collaborate with hardware, trading, and infrastructure teams to share findings and improve systems
Interact directly with low-level devices, drivers, and embedded systems using C/C++
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and programming
Proficiency in Python, including familiarity with libraries and APIs
Comfortable conducting research and data analysis in Python using Jupyter Notebooks
Experience writing software in C/C++
Creative problem-solving skills at the system level
Solid understanding of the OSI model and networking fundamentals
Preferred
Experience with low-level hardware/software interactions
Familiarity with devices and drivers in Linux
Experience with low-level communication APIs and frameworks such as EFVI, RoCE, DPDK, and Onload
Hands-on experience with high-precision timestamping of electrical signals and network packets
Experience working with high-performance trading network hardware (both packet- and circuit-switched)
Knowledge of communication protocols, especially Ethernet
Exposure to network equipment operating systems like Cisco IOS, Arista EOS, MOS or similar
Benefits
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
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
Founded in 1986
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
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