Software Engineer - Autotrading

Optiver; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market-making firm in London seeks a hands-on Software Engineer to enhance its autotrading systems and optimize trading platform scalability. The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge and experience in C/C++ and Python, capable of writing high-performance code that handles substantial data loads. This role offers competitive remuneration, onsite meals, and continuous development opportunities in a dynamic environment. Join to impact global trading operations while working in an exciting, supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Daily onsite breakfast and lunch

Support on commuting expenses

ClassPass Fitness Membership

Private medical insurance

Training and conference attendance

International transfer opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high-quality code.
• Able to operate autonomously and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the trading team to understand their needs and build new functionality for autotrading systems.
• Develop performance critical code for handling large data volumes.
• Build high-quality mission critical software with risk management in focus.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Performance critical distributed systems

High frequency trading systems

Problem-solving

Autonomous operation

Job description

Optiver is looking for a Software Engineer to join our London Autotrading development team. This team works both on expanding the functionality of our autotrading systems to meet the unique needs of the desks in London, as well as taking a lead on optimizing and improving the scalability of our core trading platform. Our systems are built to add to the stability of the market, not detract from it; therefore, they must operate at peak efficiency in the most extreme market conditions across every product we want to trade. We’re looking for a hands‑on engineer with deep technical knowledge to help us in this mission.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with the trading team to understand their needs, and build out new functionality and strategies in our autotrading systems;
• Develop performance critical code that must handle huge amounts of data in an environment where nanoseconds matter;
• Build mission critical software to the highest level of quality with risk management at the forefront of thinking;
• Tackle architectural limitations in our trading system, allowing us to scale to an ever increasing number of instruments in markets that are busier than ever.

What you’ll get:

Optiver UK, you will be part of a well‑established and high‑performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As our London operations grow, the opportunity to make a global impact and take your career to a new level expands with it. We offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Some of our key benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration;
• Daily onsite breakfast and lunch;
• Support on commuting expenses;
• ClassPass Fitness Membership;
• Private medical insurance;
• Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities;
• International transfer opportunities.

Who you are:

• Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals;
• Experience writing software in C/C++ and Python, with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high‑quality code;
• Ability to distil complex problems in to simple and pragmatic solutions;
• Able to operate autonomously as well as collaborate with Traders, Researchers, other technical teams and business operations counterparts to deliver on complex business initiatives;
• Experience with performance critical distributed systems;
• Experience building high frequency trading systems

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. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

How to apply:

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form .Please note, we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. Kindly note that we do not require assistance from third‑parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.