- Full Time
- Austin, Travis County
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Optiver
Join Optiver as a Graduate Quantitative Researcher in Austin, Texas, where you'll tackle complex financial market problems and develop sophisticated trading strategies in this full-time role launching in 2027.
Position Summary
You'll work at the heart of algorithmic trading, translating advanced quantitative methods into real-world market advantage. Collaborating closely with researchers, engineers, and traders, you'll investigate market dynamics through data, build predictive models that uncover trading opportunities, and apply statistical and machine learning techniques to solve problems that push the boundaries of financial technology. Your research will directly impact trading strategies deployed across global markets.
Responsibilities
- Examine large-scale market datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and exploitable opportunities
- Develop predictive algorithms and statistical models that enhance trading strategy performance
- Apply machine learning and advanced statistical inference to understand market microstructure and behavior
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to validate findings and implement trading strategies
- Conduct rigorous backtesting and analysis to evaluate model effectiveness under real market conditions
- Contribute to the full research lifecycle from hypothesis generation through production deployment
Who We're Looking For
- PhD candidate or recent PhD graduate in mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, or closely related quantitative discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in probability theory, statistical analysis, and computational methods
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, or similar languages
- Experience working with large datasets and building data-driven models
- Ability to reason rigorously about uncertainty and make sound judgments with incomplete information
- Curiosity about how markets work and enthusiasm for solving hard problems
More About Optiver
Optiver is a global leader in algorithmic trading and market-making, with roots spanning nearly three decades and offices across major financial centers. We combine world-class mathematical and technological talent with a culture that rewards rigorous thinking, intellectual honesty, and innovation. At our Austin office, you'll join a team of brilliant researchers and engineers committed to advancing the frontiers of quantitative trading.
Next Steps
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Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.
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