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Senior Software Engineer

Optiver
Location
Shanghai, China
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 3 years’ work experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience with large scale server side development
  • Experience with high-throughput, low-latency system optimisations
  • Experience with making architectural recommendations on IT solutions, design & approach
Nice to have
  • Passion for adopting new tools and technologies
  • Excitement to apply emerging tech (AI agents, LLMs, novel dev tooling) to real-world engineering problems
  • Natural problem solver who thrives on complex technical challenges
  • Team player who loves working with like-minded peers and is always looking to learn and improve
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Optiver, you will be responsible for setting architectural direction and delivering well-engineered code for their trading systems. Your role involves collaborating with engineers, traders, and researchers to innovate and maintain the infrastructure, build automated trading stacks, and leverage AI tools to enhance engineering workflows. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on low-latency, high-performance systems.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary package
  • Access to a plethora of Optiver-perks
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range mentioned
  • Fast-paced environment may require quick adaptation to changing requirements
  • Role involves significant responsibility and autonomy, which may not suit everyone
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