Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Optiver is seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer to help architect and develop our global, ultra-low-latency communication network. This role requires a strong foundation in statistical signal processing, linear algebra, and optimization, combined with solid practical engineering intuition. If you thrive at the intersection of mathematical modeling, signal processing and algorithm design, particularly in the context of RF systems, and have exposure to machine learning (considered a plus), we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and develop signal processing algorithms for cutting-edge RF transceiver systems, focusing on reliability in harsh propagation conditions and ultra-low latency performance. This involves:

  • Modeling of complex physical phenomena, including RF signal propagation and hardware impairments, using statistical and linear algebra frameworks.

  • Design of novel algorithms for signal detection, channel estimation, and tracking.

• Collaborate closely with system, software and FPGA engineers to implement and optimize your algorithms on real-time hardware platforms.

• While your primary responsibility lies in algorithm design, you will also be expected to drive innovation from theory to hardware implementation, ensuring your solutions are deployable on high-performance platforms.

• Keep up to date with state-of-the-art developments in signal processing, wireless communications, radar systems, and machine learning, and leverage these advancements to drive continuous improvements in transceiver design and performance

• In addition, you should be a strong team player—able to prioritize your activities in alignment with team goals, adapting as needed to meet shared objectives.

WHO YOU ARE

• Required qualifications

  • Education: M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

  • Experience: 3+ years in wireless communications systems, radar signal-processing, or a comparable domain

  • Skill set:

    • End-to-end problem-solving—from theory through implementation

    • Strong grasp of linear algebra, estimation and detection theory

    • Proficiency in Python

  • Soft skills: Excellent written and verbal communication in English

  Nice-to-have extras

  • Optimization theory

  • Tracking-algorithm design

  • Machine-learning

  • C / C++ development

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, 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. We tackle the toughest problems, challenge the status quo, and always aim for excellence. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer. If you have any questions feel free to contact [email protected] 

Please note:

• We cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.
• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.