Senior Software Engineer
Shanghaionsitesenior
via Greenhouse
About this role
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for setting architectural direction for parts of our system, delivering large bodies of well-engineered code and owning projects that directly impact Optiver’s cutting-edge trading systems. You will collaborate with fellow Engineers, Traders and Researchers across global offices to develop a deep understanding of trading, exchanges and what the 'machine' is doing. You'll work with cutting-edge AI development tools and have the autonomy to shape how AI agents are integrated into our engineering workflows. Your challenge is to further innovate and maintain the foundation underlying our wider infrastructure.
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