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Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
As an Infrastructure Software Engineer you can join our Linux or Infra-Platform teams. Writing mostly Python code.We encourage OSS adoption and we contribute to upstream repos.This will include modelling, provisioning, configuration management, Observability, deployment.Split your time between operational tasks and development (80:20). If you don't consider yourself a developer, you can do some scripting and work with Linux or networking low levels.The ability to manage your time and handle priorities in collaboration with other teams.A proactive approach to problem solving.Experience with real life infrastructure.Extra points:Experience building Python tools for infrastructure automation.High attention to detail coupled with strong communication skills.Experience with configuration management (we use Ansible but experience with similar tools is considered); We are in very interested on Declarative systems.Knowledge of virtualization technologies, networking, bare metal server management.WHAT YOU"LL GETWork alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry with our approach of combining our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems.Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. This depends on individual skillsets and preferences.You will join a rotation schedule for our “Operational week” where you keep an eye on our dashboards in case of incidents while helping other users in our chat or at your desks. Note: Some members of the team do a bit more operational work, while others are more development-focused. Help us to take it to the next level designing bare metal capable monitoring systems that work at large scale.Develop our “terraform like” tool to manage our infra in a declarative way, enabling faster growth in a complex bespoke environment.Automate operations to empower other teams to perform critical tasks without our direct evolvement. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFULRequired:A strong desire to automate your work with a reluctance to do repetitive tasks but an eagerness to solve problems.You think that not all the tools are good for every problem and you can adapt to what the current problem needs.You can code in Python or have the propensity to pick it up. In both cases you will work close to other experts depending on each project.As our next team member, you can expect to: Participate in the design and implementation of the systems used to manage our infrastructure. Not 24/7).Some examples of day to day tasks: Write and review code with your team.Provision servers or network devices through our automated deployment pipeline.Apply configuration changes to our infrastructure.Debug production issues.Support Developers and Operations teams.Plan and coordinate changes in our infrastructure together with other teams in the department.Some of the things we are doing right now:Designing a command line client and HTTP API (we use FastAPI) to provision Linux bare metal servers and networking devices.Maintaining the critical component capable of killing all connections to the exchange in case of unexpected issues in our systems – a crucially important Risk Control given the nature of highly automated, low latency trading.Supporting and extending a system that describes our infrastructure (this is the source for all the Infrastructure as Code that we do).Improving our image-based server deployment system to achieve minimal provisioning time.Automating our network devices provisioning and configuration management using open source software.Redesigning our Linux Authentication stack.Some example projects that you could help us with:Build our next generation Observability stack. Our teams are an intersection of these profiles. WHAT YOU'LL DOThere are different teams in the Infrastructure Department working to create a robust and reliable foundation for Optiver's infrastructure platform. On those days you will also work on small tasks.You will join our on-call rotation (this is only including some hours during the day.
Employment Counsel
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 08, 2023
Optiver, a leading global market maker and proprietary trading firm, is seeking an Employment Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves providing legal advice on employment-related matters, collaborating with HR and business executives, monitoring legislative developments, drafting employment documents, and developing policies. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctorate, 6+ years of experience in employment law, and a client-focused philosophy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools is required. The role offers a collaborative environment, performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits.
Equity Analyst
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 19, 2023
Additionally, you’ll get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully-paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and much more. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.What you’ll do: As Optiver’s Equity Analyst, you will be responsible for leveraging current events and your research experience to impact the team’s trading decisions. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the derivatives trading capital of the US. *We accept one application per role per year. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner on 70+ exchanges across the globe.Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. creating processes to monetize fundamental-driven trading ideas)Who you are:1-2 years of experience in investment banking or a sell side research roleSomeone with a willingness to pursue the CFA program or currently doing soHas a genuine interest in financial markets and fundamental analysisPossesses strong communication and interpersonal skillsIs superior with time management, organizational and multitasking skillsHas the ability to work under the guidance of mentors and develop fundamental research-driven ideasHas strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skillsPossesses computer programming skills (preferred, but not required)Able to both think independently and work collaborativelyA driven and determined individualHas a willingness to learn new techniques/skills and teach othersWhat you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. As a member of our team, you will work in close collaboration with Traders and Researchers to creatively solve problems and identify new trading opportunities.In this role, you can expect to:Identify fundamental-driven trade opportunities and work with traders to capture these opportunities, focusing on maximizing your impact on overall desk PnLPerform scenario analysis for relevant upcoming events and analyze time sensitive headlines for companies within your coverage sector(s) and predict their influence on volatility and/or stock priceAssist in the growth of our fundamental research team through various avenues (i.e. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence. In addition, you will have the ability to put research-driven trading positions in your own book for PnL attribution.Who we are: At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions.
Software Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 24, 2023
Please note, this is for experienced applications only. What’s more, with world-class music, food and art scenes, as well as countless scenic outdoor activities, the quality of life for Austin Optiverians is second to none.What you’ll do:Design, develop, support, and maintain trading systems, tools, and infrastructureCollaborate deeply with traders, risk analysts, researchers, and other engineersGain and develop an in-depth understanding of trading theory and practiceWhat you’ll need:Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentalsExperience writing software in C++, C, C, and/or PythonA passion for clean code, simple well-architected systems and continuous improvementAbility to collaborate with developers, traders, and business operationsWhat you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. If you're interested in graduate and intern positions, please instead apply to our 2024 Graduate Software Engineer or 2024 Software Engineer Intern opportunities. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.Based in ‘The Domain’ neighborhood, Optiver’s Austin office serves as the firm’s innovation nucleus, with a strong focus on quantitative research, software and hardware engineering initiatives. With tech innovation an integral part of our core business, the booming city proved an ideal backdrop for our heavy investment into machine learning, research infrastructure and big data computing. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. We engineer simple, well-architected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business, and we take pride in the quality of our solutions.Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker.
FPGA Engineer (2024 Start - Chicago)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 14, 2023
Additionally, you’ll get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. If you have previously applied to this position this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2024. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. *We accept one application per role per year. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange.What you’ll do:Accelerate network infrastructure and trading system components with high-speed hardware designs.Research new low-latency techniques and platforms and identify opportunities for integration with our trading system.Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers and infrastructure engineers.Leverage the best hardware available or build in-house versions to ensure our FPGAs can interface with cutting-edge server hardware.Who you are:Student working toward a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and graduating between December 2023 and June 2024Has completed an internship with experience in FPGA design and developmentSomeone with strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of FPGA fundamentalsExperienced in writing hardware in VHDL or VerilogPossesses knowledge of digital simulators and self-checking test benchesPassionate for clean code, simple well-architected systems, and continuous improvementAble to collaborate with developers, traders, and business operationsWhat you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. We will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.
Senior Compliance Analyst (Monitoring)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 08, 2023
Optiver, a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker, is seeking an experienced compliance professional for its Chicago office. The role involves performing risk-based desk compliance reviews, theme-based target reviews, monitoring key compliance controls, and assisting in the maintenance of the internal control framework. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in compliance in global markets or investment banking, with a keen interest in financial markets, trading, and technology. Sound knowledge of SEC/CFTC regulations and exchange rules is required. The position offers a performance-based bonus structure, ownership over initiatives, and excellent benefits.
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 24, 2023
Put simply, we improve the markets. Then opt in.Please note, this is for experienced applications only. If you're interested in graduate and intern positions, please instead apply to our 2023 Graduate Software Engineer or 2023 Software Engineer Intern opportunities. That’s not merely an aspiration, but our reason for being.We’re seeking people who up the ante with nerve, with guts and, most importantly, with heart. We’re looking for the bold. Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business, and we take pride in the quality of our solutions.What you’ll do:Establish vision and technical direction for major initiativesDesign, develop, support, and maintain large portions of our trading infrastructureEnsure new and existing programs adhere to our coding, architectural, and operational standardsDevelop a deep understanding of trading and exchangesCollaborate deeply with traders, engineers, and researchersWhat you'll need:Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentalsExperience writing software in C++, C, C, and/or PythonInnovative, big-picture thinking grounded in real-world pragmatismDesire to continuously improve in a rapidly evolving environmentReadiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right thingWho we are:Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm using technology to provide the most up-to-date and competitive prices in financial products around the world. We engineer simple, well-architected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders. Achieving this requires excellence in everything we do. Our core systems must provide a stable, performant, and trusted foundation on which our systems are built.Technology at Optiver:At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers, not just coders. We apply a disciplined and scientific approach.
Security Automation Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems.Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. As a Security Automation Engineer, you will join our global security team to help protect our data, infrastructure, and operations. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. This is a highly collaborative position, you will be involved in a variety of tasks such as security operations and engineering, risk analysis and security governance.Develop, build, and implement solutions that effectively automate and manage the infrastructure of the security team.Take ownership of operational issues, as well as project-based work, where you will act as a lead engineer to deliver from conception through to completion.Work on security-related user requests and serve as point of escalation to partner teams.Be part of a flexible rotating on-call roster to support our global operation.Who you are:Experience working in an Engineering or DevOps role.An interest in cybersecurity events and research, with a strong engineering instinct and a deep understanding of both technical and business problems.Automation scripting experience in Python and PowerShell, and good working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems.Exposure to information security topics, such as endpoint and network security, vulnerability management, and log correlation.Experience delivering projects end to end individually and in a team environment, from initiation to implementation.Familiar with AWS cloud solutions.What you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.What you’ll do:We are building our Security team to take control of our cybersecurity and help our business stay ahead of emerging threats across our offices. With a focus on continuousimprovement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. You will get the chance to take ownership of our cybersecurity controls to ensure our defense always remains up to the task.You will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge of IT infrastructure, project management and a problem-solving mindset to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. As an increasingly global internal Security function, you’ll get the chance to take ownership of our cybersecurity controls to ensure our defense always remains up to the task.Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker.
Identity and Access Management Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Sep 09, 2023
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm seeking an Identity and Access Management Engineer to build core internal IAM and user authentication processes. The role involves working closely with stakeholders across Business, Technical, and Enterprise Teams to ensure optimized and secure internal user processes.
Communications Manager
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 12, 2023
Optiver is seeking a US Communications Manager to strengthen the company's brand through strategic internal and external communications. The role involves creating and delivering internal communications content, ensuring organizational initiatives are communicated effectively, and fostering a positive company culture. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, 7-10 years of experience in internal communications, excellent writing and editing skills, and a strategic mindset. The position offers a performance-based bonus structure, ownership over initiatives, and a range of benefits including 25 paid vacation days, health insurance, and training opportunities.
Campus: Trading Operations Engineer (2024 Start - Chicago)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 16, 2023
Additionally, you’ll get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. If you have previously applied to this position this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2024. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange. What you’ll do:In this position, you’ll have the following responsibilities:Deploy, monitor and configure a suite of proprietary trading applicationsProvide technical expertise and support to a high frequency trading floor in a competitive market-making environmentDevelop fluency with existing systems, infrastructure and procedures and proactively improve upon themIntelligently automate while maintaining firm human controlScript against configuration files, databases, and logsAct as a single point of contact for general IT questions or assistanceSolve IT issues for trading and enterprise applicationsWork with development to ensure the health and stability of the production trading environmentContinually drive production systems toward cleanliness, simplicity, and reliabilityTrack and solve issues as part of a fast-paced results driven set of IT teamsWho you are:Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in CS or other STEM fieldHave an expected graduation date between December 2023 and June 2024Passionate for problem solving in a start-up environmentPossesses a strong desire to work with a wide scope of technologiesHave experience with:Python, Ruby, or PerlSQL and data administrationOperating systems and understanding network architecturesHas knowledge of trading exchanges and financial instruments is not requiredIs attentive to detail and appreciates cleanlinessWhat you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. *We accept one application per role per year. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo and always aim for excellence. We work with traders, development teams and operations teams to coordinate and influence improvements to our systems. Who we are:At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.
FPGA Engineer Intern (Summer 2024 - Chicago)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 17, 2023
You’ll take part in a training program where, through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience, you’ll learn everything you need to know.Examples of potential projects that you could be working on:Supporting new networking protocols – think 25G and 100G interfacesDeveloping applications in close collaboration with our Traders to improve our trading strategies and success rates – where did that nanosecond go?Improve the resource usage of our current systems – why use 8 bits when 3 will do?Who you are:Student working toward a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and graduating between December 2024 and June 2025Has completed an internship with experience in FPGA design and developmentSomeone with strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of FPGA fundamentalsExperienced in writing hardware in VHDL or VerilogPossesses knowledge of digital simulators and self-checking test benchesPassionate for clean code, simple well-architected systems and continuous improvementAble to collaborate with developers, traders and business operationsWhat you’ll get:Highly-competitive internship compensation packageOptiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends (where applicable)Various office perks, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks Social events, clubs and much more! Don't worry, previous knowledge of the financial industry is not required. You’ll work side-by-side with an assigned mentor to build latency-critical applications, parallel systems and networking interfaces. From day one, you’ll tackle real issues that will test your critical thinking and problem-solving acumen, and each day will bring new challenges that require fresh perspectives. If you have previously applied to this position this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2024. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds, and foreign exchange.What you’ll do:Get ready for ten weeks immersed in the fast-paced, dynamic world of market making.As a Hardware Engineer Intern, you'll own projects that directly impact Optiver's world-class trading systems. *We accept one application per role per year. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. You’ll get tight feedback loops and ship your code to production within weeks alongside our senior Engineers and Traders. It's an unrivalled opportunity to accelerate your knowledge and make your mark on Optiver's business. You will also have the chance to join industry lectures to learn about trading and our other departments to gain a complete understanding of Optiver and our business.