Quantitative Engineer - Credit Trading Infrastructure Lead

Optiver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 50%

Fully paid health insurance

25 paid vacation days

Breakfast, lunch and snacks

Regular social events and clubs

Job summary

Optiver is seeking a Quantitative Engineer in New York to lead the growth of our systematic credit trading business. You will design and maintain credit trading systems, directly collaborating with traders and researchers to solve complex trading problems.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, especially in C++ or C, and have a solid understanding of the US corporate bond and credit derivatives market. Optiver offers a highly competitive compensation package and extensive office perks such as 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with FIX protocol for credit markets.
• Readiness to set technical direction and refine systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical direction for credit trading initiatives.
• Design and maintain credit trading infrastructure.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to solve trading problems.

Skills

Strong engineering instincts

C++ or C programming

High-throughput systems optimization

Market microstructure familiarity

Electronic trading connectivity

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Optiver is seeking a Quantitative Engineer in New York to lead the growth of our systematic credit trading business. You will design and maintain credit trading systems, directly collaborating with traders and researchers to solve complex trading problems.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, especially in C++ or C, and have a solid understanding of the US corporate bond and credit derivatives market. Optiver offers a highly competitive compensation package and extensive office perks such as 401(k) matching and health insurance.