Software Engineer – Autotrading

Optiver; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer in London, where you'll enhance autotrading systems and optimize trading platforms. This role is perfect for a hands-on engineer with a strong background in C/C++ and Python, eager to tackle complex challenges in a high-performing environment. You'll collaborate with talented professionals from around the globe, contributing to the stability and efficiency of financial markets. Enjoy a culture of excellence, competitive perks, and a performance-based bonus structure, all while making a significant impact in the world of finance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

25 paid vacation days

Fully paid first-class commuting expenses

Training opportunities

Discounts on health insurance

Breakfast and lunch provided

World-class barista coffee

Sports and leisure activities

Weekly in-house chair massages

Competitive relocation packages

Qualifications

• Strong engineering instincts with a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Experience in writing scalable, reliable, high-quality code.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance-critical code for autotrading systems handling huge data volumes.
• Collaborate with trading teams to build new functionality and strategies.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Software Engineering

Problem-Solving

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

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:

1. Work closely with the trading team to understand their needs, and build out new functionality and strategies in our autotrading systems;
2. Develop performance critical code that must handle huge amounts of data in an environment where nanoseconds matter;
3. Build mission critical software to the highest level of quality with risk management at the forefront of thinking;
4. 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:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

1. A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.
2. The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.
3. 25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
4. Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance.
5. Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages.
6. Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.

Who you are:

1. Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals;
2. Experience writing software in C/C++ and Python, with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high-quality code;
3. Ability to distil complex problems in to simple and pragmatic solutions;
4. Able to operate autonomously as well as collaborate with Traders, Researchers, other technical teams and business operations counterparts to deliver on complex business initiatives;
5. Experience with performance critical distributed systems;
6. Experience building high frequency trading systems would be beneficial but not required.

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruiter team via [e-mail].
Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.