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Machine Learning Engineer (Austin)
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 02, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Please note, this is for experienced applications only. Alongside this you will 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. If you're interested in graduate and intern positions, please instead apply to our 2024 Graduate Software Engineer or 2024 Software Engineer Intern opportunities. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. 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. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. What you'll do: Build and support deep learning models at scale Design and implement optimized machine learning solutions that span across infrastructure and application code Dive into internals of open-source machine learning frameworks to enhance their functionality Collaborate deeply with traders, researchers, and other engineers Gain and develop an in-depth understanding of trading theory and practice What you’ll need: 5+ years of experience in performance optimization of machine learning model training and inference Experience writing software in Python and a statically typed language, preferably C/C++ Experience with distributed training techniques for machine learning models, leveraging deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX to accelerate model training and handle large datasets efficiently Experience with GPU/TPU programming (CUDA, Triton, etc.)
HRIS Support Analyst
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Alongside this you will 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Contributing to the development of best practices, documentation, and training materials to facilitate user adoption and knowledge sharing. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. Your responsibilities will include: Providing support to end-users, troubleshooting issues, and offering comprehensive solutions to ensure seamless system usage. 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. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. Proactively support users through training and communication; identify and independently propose plans to tackle end user knowledge gaps Identify opportunities for process improvement within the People systems landscape, streamline workflows, and drive efficiency in processes Support in requirements gathering and testing Engaging in a supportive learning environment where you'll receive mentorship and training to expand your knowledge Who you are: 1+ years of experience in people systems management, including HRIS administration and support Proficiency in using systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, Culture Amp, HubSpot and similar products Experience using Jira or similar ticketing systems is a plus; experience using Confluence is a plus Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and previous experience with auditing data a plus Advanced excel skills with proven experience in functions such as Index Match Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 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.
Equity Options Trader
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Alongside this you will 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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. What you’ll do: Market make options in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Optimize current trading strategy and contribute to trading ideas Create structured, sustainable, longer term improvements that generate strong results Contribute to the future direction of the team through new strategies and ideas What you’ll need: 3+ years of work experience in market making within the equities options space Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills Proficiency with a programming language, preferably Python Desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Ability to communicate clearly Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field What you’ll get: Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry.
Graduate FPGA Engineer (2024 Start - Austin)
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 16, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Work in a multidisciplinary team of traders, software developers and infrastructure engineers. 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. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2024. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.
Graduate Trading Operations Analyst (2024 Start)
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 16, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. 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 many more. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. From there, you join your team on the trading floor. You begin your career with comprehensive training on the fundamentals of trading: theory, markets, strategy and cutting-edge technology. You will handle large amounts of data every single day, escalating the need to be diligent, precise, and carry out tasks within a certain time frame – all while collaborating with stakeholders across the trading function. What you’ll do: At Optiver, we hire academically accomplished, well-rounded thinkers and mold them into great Trading Operations Analysts. *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. 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.
Fiber Optic Technician
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Alongside this you will 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. DeploymentOnce built and tested, the systems we make go into production globally. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. Most problems we design for are not just build to spec, but require a creative approach and interaction with our other engineering disciplines. 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. Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. You’ll fly out once in a while to help with deploying, measuring or investigate the environment if we cannot resolve the problem remotely.
Graduate HFT Researcher, PhD (2024 Start - Austin)
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 01, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Additionally, you will 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 much more! At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. math, statistics, computer science, physics, or a related program) Have an expected graduation date between December 2023 and June 2024 (spring and fall 2024 start dates available) Possess superior analytical, statistical and mathematical skills Passionate for utilizing machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques towards solving real-world, complex problems Interested in strategic games and/or competitive activities Proficient in Python What you’ll get: Training, mentorship and continuous learning and development opportunities Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. In essence, our HFT roles will be in charge of constructing and upholding the models that propel our trading. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2024. 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. *We accept one application per role per year.
FPGA Engineer Intern (Summer 2024 - Austin)
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 16, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Don't worry, previous knowledge of the financial industry is not required. Who you are: Student working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and graduating between December 2024 and June 2025 Has completed an internship with experience in FPGA design and development Someone with strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of FPGA fundamentals Experienced in writing hardware in VHDL or Verilog Possesses knowledge of digital simulators and self-checking test benches Passionate for clean code, simple well-architected systems and continuous improvement Able to collaborate with developers, traders and business operations What you’ll get: Highly-competitive internship compensation package Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends (where applicable) Various office perks, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks Social events, clubs and much more! 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. *We accept one application per role per year. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. 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. 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. 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.
HR Business Partner
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 20, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Professional certifications in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR, CIPD) are a plus. 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. Performance Management: Guide managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback, and development plans. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. 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. 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. What you’ll do:• Responsible for comprehensive calendar management for multiple stakeholders including specified team leads and partners• Schedule meetings that span multiple time zones, anticipating time zone shifts, and proactively resolving scheduling conflicts• Ability to shift gears quickly and managing evolving priorities• Comprehensive travel support for key stakeholders. This includes executive management travel, and travel coverage for the EA team if a colleague is out of office• Arrange travel, hotel, and any other logistics for candidates who require on-site interviews/sell visits• Complete monthly expense reports• Additional administrative support as needed Who you are:• Bachelor’s Degree Required• A Cover Letter outlining your interest in the position• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative capacity• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, familiarity with Atlassian software (Jira, Wiki)• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner at all times• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; accept and apply feedback• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written• Strong organizational and time management skills with an emphasis on follow-through• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. 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 the Executive Administrative Assistant, you will report to the Senior Executive Assistant and will be responsible for strategic calendar management, arranging candidate travel, and administrative support for the Executive Assistant team.
Linux Systems Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. Research new technologies and solutions, implement them or build better. 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. What you’ll get: Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
Experienced Futures Trader/Researcher
Company: Optiver
Location: Austin, TX
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Alongside this you will 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. At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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. Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems. As a Researcher, you’ll work on complex, high-impact projects that result in instant feedback for both your team and for the business. We look for people who thrive in team environments, love to be challenged daily and are intuitively strong. Additionally, as part of our team you’ll need: 2+ years of experience on a successful futures/equities trading team (preferably a proprietary trading firm) Experience in computationally intensive research A bachelor’s degree Strong analytical and mathematical skills Familiarity in programming languages (C++, C, Java) What you’ll get: Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in. 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.