RF System Engineer

At Optiver we pride ourselves on being real engineers, not just coders. Our engineers work closely with traders to identify the business problems we face and determine how they should be solved. We apply a disciplined and scientific approach. We engineer simple, well-architected solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our traders. Our passion is to solve problems which really matter to the business, and we take pride in the quality of our solutions. Austin is home to Optiver’s hardware research, development and manufacturing department. We build some of the world’s most competitive trading hardware using a wide variety of technologies, from fiber optics to custom silicon, from software to antennas - and everything in between. We’re growing fast and are looking to expand our team with an experienced hardware engineer who deeply understands the complexities of designing and realizing high speed, high density systems and boards. Our systems push the limits of what’s possible, so we’re looking for creative thinkers who can oversee the big picture and who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and explore novel approaches. What you’ll do • Design, realize, test and bring up custom RF hardware and subsystems, including PCBAs • Develop HF receive and transmit front ends, including LNAs, filters, matching networks and amplifier integration • Characterize and debug RF system performance end-to-end • Create test plans and drive system level validation • Work with software, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure RF systems are deployed successfully at scale • Work in a multidisciplinary team and own your designs from concept to production • Understand regulatory requirements What you’ll get • Direct hands-on involvement in building unique, high-performance hardware systems which deliver meaningful impact to our business • A collaborative team environment where your contributions are visible and valued • Diverse, non-repetitive work – nearly every system is bespoke • Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries •