Software Engineer – Hardware Development - Optiver : Job Details

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Optiver's hardware research, development, and manufacturing team, based in Austin, builds some of the world's fastest and most competitive trading systems. We are seeking a software engineer to develop the OS and software that power our custom hardware. This role involves low-level hardware integration and collaboration with infrastructure and trading teams. Our tech stack includes Python, Linux, TCL, C, C++, ASM, VHDL, and DSLs across platforms from x64 servers to embedded cores.

• Design and maintain the OS and software stack for trading hardware
• Build and support Python-based interfaces for hardware control and monitoring
• Develop software for embedded STM processors
• Manage and support hardware systems in production
• Collaborate with hardware, infrastructure, and trading teams for optimal performance
• Contribute to infrastructure automation and transition into embedded and low-level hardware development

• Work with professionals from over 40 countries
• Competitive compensation and profit-sharing
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 25 paid vacation days and holidays
• Office perks including meals, social events, and sports leagues

• Strong foundation in computer science and hardware systems
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++
• Creative problem-solving skills at the system level
• Ability to collaborate across teams

• Experience with hardware/software interactions (drivers, buses, registers)
• Ability to interpret datasheets and schematics
• Linux device and driver familiarity
• FPGA design experience with VHDL/Verilog
• Knowledge of Ethernet and network protocols
• Experience with network operating systems like Cisco IOS, Arista EOS, Juniper MOS
• Experience with high-performance trading hardware

At Optiver, our mission is to improve markets through liquidity, transparency, and stability. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT