HPC Engineer

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Health coverage

Vacation days

Job summary

Optiver is seeking an HPC Engineer to contribute to the development and management of our research infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud platforms. You will scale and support HPC and storage systems, collaborating with software engineers to deliver an integrated research platform.

The role emphasizes Linux expertise, IaC, cloud familiarity (AWS/GCP/Azure), and enthusiasm for HPC environments, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and global teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux systems and environment.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Understanding of cloud solutions like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Interest in high‑performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot in infrastructure scenarios.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and supporting HPC and storage systems on-premises and in cloud clusters (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Help troubleshoot issues related to OS, storage, network, and other infrastructure components, in collaboration with other infrastructure teams.
• Contribute to innovation in research infrastructure by supporting new technologies and methodologies.
• Support management of diverse compute capabilities, including CPU, GPU, and specialized processing solutions.
• Work directly with software engineers to provide a fully integrated research platform for the company.

Skills

Linux systems

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud solutions

HPC environments

Troubleshooting infrastructure

Collaboration across teams

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Optiver is seeking an HPC Engineer to contribute significantly to the development and management of our research infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role involves hands‑on work in scaling and supporting high‑performance computing (HPC) and storage systems, which are critical for our growing demand in research across various trading‑related domains, including quantitative and options research.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in designing and supporting HPC and storage systems on-premises and in cloud clusters (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Help troubleshoot issues related to OS, storage, network, and other infrastructure components, in collaboration with other infrastructure teams.
• Contribute to innovation in research infrastructure by supporting new technologies and methodologies.
• Support management of diverse compute capabilities, including CPU, GPU, and specialized processing solutions.
• Work directly with software engineers to provide a fully integrated research platform for the company.

Who You Are:

• Knowledge of Linux systems and environment.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Understanding of cloud solutions like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Interest in high‑performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot in infrastructure scenarios.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse and global teams.

What You’ll Get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem‑solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high‑performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• 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 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 position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.

Base Salary Range

$200,000—$200,000 USD