HPC Engineer

Optiver is seeking an HPC Engineer to contribute significantly to the development and management of our research infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role involves hands-on work in scaling and supporting high-performance computing (HPC) and storage systems, which are critical for our growing research demands in various trading-related domains, including quantitative and options research. What You’ll Do: Assist in designing and supporting HPC and storage systems on-premises and in cloud clusters (AWS, GCP, Azure). Help troubleshoot issues related to OS, storage, network, and other infrastructure components, in collaboration with other infrastructure teams. Contribute to innovation in research infrastructure by supporting new technologies and methodologies. Support management of diverse compute capabilities, including CPU, GPU, and specialized processing solutions. Work directly with software engineers to provide a fully integrated research platform for the company. Who You Are: Knowledge of Linux systems and environment. Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.). Understanding of cloud solutions like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Interest in high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Ability to troubleshoot in infrastructure scenarios. Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse and global teams. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in research infrastructure or related fields, or relevant academic background. 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. In addition, you’ll receive: The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries A 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 Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more Who we are: At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and stabilizing the market regardless of conditions. We focus on continuous improvement and prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market-making institutions, we are a respected partner on over 100 exchanges worldwide. 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. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance. The position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and our comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17