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# Software Engineer - Research Platform

- **Company:** Optiver US LLC
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Distributed Systems, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Network Operations, Data Management
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-research-platform-austin-tx--ec930699-5a92-4bd0-9b9e-829593e5b16e

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Network Operations Center, Machine Tool, Infrastructure Software, Software Engineering, Performance Management, Data Processing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Data Management, Reliability Engineering, * Experience leading large-scale engineering projects

 * Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
 * Experience in distributed systems
 * Expertise in Python is required; experience with C, C++, or Rust is a plus
 * Experience working with GPUs and the CUDA ecosystem is a plus
 * Ability to tackle complex technical problems at the intersection of infrastructure and research enablement
 * Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in a rapidly evolving environment
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with global researchers and engineers
 * Readiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right thing

## Description

The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high-performance compute infrastructure and the software platform layered on top. ORP enables Optiver's global research teams to define and execute large-scale computational problems such as simulations and model training through streamlined orchestration of complex workflows. By owning the full stack, from datacenter hardware to distributed research tooling, ORP provides the fastest possible turnaround time for experiments and continually expands Optiver's ability to generate insights from the markets we operate in., * Expanding the Optiver Research Platform's capabilities by building features and improving performance across service orchestration, job scheduling, cluster management, big-data processing, and other core services that business teams directly interface with.

 * Building and evolving a fully managed compute & data platform layer for improved scale & reliability in Python & Rust.
 * Exploring cutting-edge technologies and integrate them into Optiver's research workflows to enhance performance and allow deriving better insights.
 * Collaborating globally with Optiver business teams including traders, researchers, and engineers to push their understanding of the market to new heights.

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.