Role summary
WHAT YOU’LL DO We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you’ll design, build, and deploy sophisticated agents that orchestrate data, workflows, and decisions across the firm.
You’ll own the full lifecycle—from rapid prototyping through production rollout—while always tying technical choices back to clear business outcomes. If you can translate strategy into code, measure impact in dollars (or hours saved), and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities: Design and develop robust AI agents using Python Integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise systems Understand the landscape of 3rd party models, their strengths and weaknesses Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and deliver effective agents Maintain a platform for the evaluation of 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 WHO YOU ARE Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field Minimum of 6 years professional experience in developing python applications Deep familiarity with Python 3.x, including advanced features (asyncio, type hints, 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 3rd party services Some commercial or open source experience in developing AI agents with any of the well-known services Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment 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.