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Mechanical Design Engineer

Optiver · Austin, Texas, United States

Posted 16 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
16 days
Optiver 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Optiver 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Optiver
high
127 stale, 3 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
222 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Optiver 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Optiver .

About this role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Optiver, you will design and develop mechanical systems for high-performance computing platforms and custom trading infrastructure. Your role involves creating detailed CAD models, performing engineering analyses, prototyping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical systems into complete hardware platforms. You will also be responsible for documentation and improving manufacturability and operational robustness of deployed systems.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Optiver as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
  • 3+ years of industry experience designing mechanical systems using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar
  • Experience with electronics cooling and thermal device design
  • Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through prototype and production
  • Hands-on fabrication or prototyping experience including machining, 3D printing, or fixture design
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)

Nice to have

  • Experience designing hardware for high-performance computing, networking systems, or electronics enclosures
  • Experience working for or with contract manufacturers or external fabrication vendors
  • Experience working with fiber optics, high-density electronic assemblies, or complex electromechanical systems
  • Experience building complex systems such as servers, robotics platforms, drones, or optical systems
  • Personal experience building or modifying computers

What you get

  • Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
  • 401(k) match up to 50%
  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires on-site presence in Austin
  • Focus on bespoke, non-repetitive work may appeal to those seeking variety but could be challenging for those preferring routine

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Listed by Optiver on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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