ai engineer in fintech

Optiver is a market making institution that improves financial markets by providing liquidity, accurate pricing, transparency, and stability. It partners with more than 70 exchanges worldwide.

• Design and develop robust AI agents using Python;
• Integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise systems;
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of third-party models;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and deliver effective agents;
• Maintain a platform for evaluating agents;
• Produce high-quality, unit-tested code and uphold consistent style and documentation through code reviews and CI/CD practices;
• Troubleshoot and debug AI systems to ensure optimal performance;
• Own the full lifecycle of AI agents from rapid prototyping through production rollout;
• Tie technical choices to clear business outcomes and measure impact in dollars or hours saved.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field;
• At least 6 years of professional experience developing Python applications;
• Deep familiarity with Python 3.x, including asyncio, type hints, and context managers;
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented design, and modular architecture;
• Excellent knowledge of Python, common AI/ML libraries, and integration with third-party services;
• Commercial or open-source experience developing AI agents with well-known services;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

• Performance-based bonus structure with access to the global profit pool;
• 25 Paid vacation days in the first year, increasing to 30 from the second year onwards;
• Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance;
• Fully paid first-class commuting expenses;
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks;
• Access to conferences and tech events;
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.