Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform

Join Our Team as a Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform

Are you passionate about building robust data platforms and solving complex engineering challenges? Optiver is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Delta One Quantitative Research team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our alpha research and trading capabilities by developing large-scale data platforms that meet our research needs and ensure scalability and efficiency across our global trading operations.

What You'll Do

• Develop Software for Data Capture: Work on live capturing of data from external and internal systems to build a comprehensive data lake.
• Collaborate with Traders and Researchers: Build derived datasets from the data lake using batch processing for historical data and stream processing for real-time data feeds.
• Improve Research Frameworks: Continuously enhance our research framework to scale with the consumption of arbitrary datasets while maintaining point-in-time correctness and performance.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Solve problems related to data ingestion and consumption by collaborating with various business units.
• Mentor Junior Engineers: Support the growth of junior colleagues through code reviews, feedback sessions, and knowledge sharing.

Example Projects

• Design data systems that automate recovery processes with minimal human intervention.
• Build protections into data systems to prevent large-scale outages during heavy query loads.
• Develop reconciliation mechanisms in data pipelines to handle late-arriving data while maintaining dataset integrity.

Who You Are

• Experienced in Data Platforms: You have a proven track record of building data platforms and are eager to apply your learnings to create even more robust systems.
• Technical Expertise: You understand technical fundamentals such as networking, database behavior, and system performance.
• Proficient in Batch and Stream Processing: You are familiar with building systems for diverse data sources and are driven to maintain operational excellence.

What You'll Get

• Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
• Enjoy secondary benefits such as 25 paid vacation days, fully paid commuting expenses, training opportunities, and more.
• Benefit from a highly international environment with competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship.

How to Apply

Apply directly for the position of Software Engineer - Data Platform by providing a CV and a letter of motivation in English. Applications without a letter of motivation will not be reviewed. If selected, you will be required to take an online assessment.

Diversity Statement

Optiver is committed to creating diverse teams that thrive. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the hiring process.

Join us in Amsterdam and be part of a team that is at the forefront of the trading industry, driving smarter, data-driven decision-making.