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Optiver Private Jobs

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
C++Machine LearningRecruitingFPGAVHDLVerilogHardware DesignResearchCollaboration

About the role

  • Optiver is looking to add FPGA Engineers to its Automated Trading Systems (ATS) team.
  • We already have a team of great engineers, but we need more.
  • With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in CE, EE, CS, or related technical field
  • Experience designing FPGAs in VHDL or Verilog.
  • Experience coding in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C, or C++

Nice to have

  • Experience with digital simulators and self-checking test benches a plus

Compensation

  • $200,000 - $200,000 USD
  • Below is the expected base salary for this position.

Benefits

  • Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
  • 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
  • This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver's benefits package with the benefits listed above.
  • This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process.

Company info

  • Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. 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. 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. 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 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.
  • Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker.
  • As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • 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.
  • Base Salary Range
  • $200,000 - $200,000 USD

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