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    Data Engineer - Chicago, United States - Optiver

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    Optiver is looking for a Data Engineer to join our Systematic Trading team. This opportunity will allow you to be at the forefront of our research process, harnessing the power of data to drive our trading strategies. We are seeking a pragmatic problem solver who possesses a proven track record in handling vast datasets.

    Who we are:

    Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.

    Optiver Chicago's culture parallels the energetic city we're immersed in. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver's Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.

    What you'll do:

    Our Data Engineers sit at the intersection of research, trading and technology. They own high-impact projects that span across these domains, driving our firm's success. As a Data Engineer at Optiver you will:

    • Develop and maintain backtesting and simulation frameworks
    • Drive the generation of our features and research datasets
    • Utilize your problem-solving skills to transform trading opportunities into data-driven solutions
    • Take an active role in implementing and monitoring enhancements to our trading strategies

    Who you are:

    • Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field
    • Advanced in Python scripting with experience using data packages
    • Familiarity with diverse data storage formats
    • Proficiency using Linux operating system
    • Experience handling large and diverse datasets
    • Proactive problem-solving and effective communication skills
    • Ability to make pragmatic decisions, considering short and long-term trade offs
    • Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability
    • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

    What you'll get:

    • Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
    • Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.
    • Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems.

    Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more.


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