Optiver · 1 day ago
Software Engineer – Hardware Development
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 to develop the OS and software for their custom hardware, working closely with hardware, infrastructure, and trading teams to ensure optimal system performance.
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Responsibilities
Designing and maintaining the OS and software stack behind our trading hardware
Building and supporting Python-based interface layers to control and monitor hardware systems
Developing software for STM processors embedded on prototype boards
Managing and supporting a fleet of hardware systems in a live production environment
Collaborating closely with hardware, infrastructure, and trading teams to ensure seamless system performance
Contributing to infrastructure automation and transitioning into embedded development and low-level hardware logic over time
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and hardware systems
Proficiency in Python, including familiarity with relevant libraries and APIs
Experience writing software in C/C++
Creative problem-solving skills at the system level
Ability to collaborate with developers and researchers
Preferred
Experience with low-level hardware/software interactions (drivers, buses, pins, registers, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret datasheets and electrical engineering schematics
Familiarity with devices and drivers in Linux
Experience with FPGA design using VHDL/Verilog and the Vivado suite of tools
Knowledge of communication protocols, especially Ethernet
Exposure to network equipment operating systems like Cisco IOS, Arista EOS, or Juniper MOS
Experience working with high-performance trading network hardware (both packet- and circuit-switched)
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
Recent News
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