Optiver is a leading global market maker seeking a Data Engineer to support our Credit Trading team and advance our ETF and portfolio-based systematic strategies.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or similar role in a high-performance environment, preferably in financial services
- Strong proficiency in Python, with experience using libraries such as Pandas, Arrow, and Spark
- Solid understanding of data modeling, normalization, and API development in support of large-scale analytical or trading systems
- Experience working with lakehouse architectures (e.g., Delta Lake, Databricks, AWS) to manage large-scale, high-quality analytical datasets
- Familiarity with a variety of data sources, including CDS, corporate/capital structure, and bond NAVs relevant to Fixed Income trading
- Strong software engineering fundamentals—especially around performance, scalability, and reliability in distributed systems
- Experience with statistical models and core methods of quantitative finance
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
- Ability to operate productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
- 401(k) match up to 50%
- Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
- Extensive office perks