- Location
- China
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Information Technology
- Openings
- 1
About the role
Optiver, a global proprietary trading firm, is hiring a Software Engineer in Shanghai (the firm is also hiring for this profile in Sydney and Singapore). At Optiver, software engineers work on the ultra-low-latency systems that price risk and execute trades across the world's financial markets. You will write high-performance code, own systems end to end, and collaborate with traders and researchers to push the boundaries of speed and reliability. The firm describes its remuneration as competitive without publishing a figure. This is a full-time role for an exceptional engineer who thrives on hard technical problems and measurable performance. Trading firms like Optiver are known for rigorous hiring bars and outstanding engineering cultures, making this a standout opportunity for top-tier developers based in or willing to relocate to Shanghai. Apply through the company's official job board.
Requirements
- Exceptional software engineering ability, ideally with systems or low-latency experience - Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency) - Proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, or Python - A results-driven mindset and comfort with high-performance environments - Eligibility to work in Shanghai, China
Skills
How to apply
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- You are taken to Optiver’s own application page to send your application.
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