Software Engineer - Quantitative Development
$200,000–$200,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$200,000–$200,000 yearMid LevelNot SpecifiedLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Build and scale high-performance backtesting and simulation infrastructure; translate trading ideas into testable models and research pipelines; partner with traders and researchers to design robust backtests, ensure realism in simulations (market microstructure, latency, data quality), analyze performance and guide iteration, and own the full lifecycle from idea to production in Optiver's quantitative development environment.
Required Qualifications
- Experience leading complex, large-scale engineering projects
- Strong computer science fundamentals
- Proficiency in systems-level programming (e.g., C, C++, Linux)
- Ability to balance innovative thinking with practical execution
- Willingness to set technical direction, uphold engineering standards, and take ownership of outcomes
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