Senior Software Engineer, Trading Strategies & Low-Latency

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including profit-sharing

25 paid vacation days

Comprehensive health and life coverage

Office perks including meals and social events

Job summary

Optiver is looking for a Senior Engineer in Chicago to design and build high-performance trading systems. You will tackle complex technical challenges while working with various teams dedicated to trading strategies. Responsibilities include developing low-latency systems, optimizing execution, and collaborating with traders.

The position offers competitive compensation with a bonus structure, comprehensive health coverage, and generous vacation days. Join us in improving markets through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, large-scale engineering projects.
• Proficient in systems-level programming (e.g., C or C++).
• Strong computer science fundamentals and sound engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Build systems that power trading business.
• Develop ultra-low-latency systems for trade execution.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to optimize solutions.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Systems-level programming (C/C++)

Linux and networking fundamentals

Leadership in engineering projects

Job description

Optiver is looking for a Senior Engineer in Chicago to design and build high-performance trading systems. You will tackle complex technical challenges while working with various teams dedicated to trading strategies. Responsibilities include developing low-latency systems, optimizing execution, and collaborating with traders.

The position offers competitive compensation with a bonus structure, comprehensive health coverage, and generous vacation days. Join us in improving markets through innovative technology.