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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
What we offer:
Competitive remuneration
27 paid vacation days (plus UK public holidays)
Daily onsite breakfast and lunch
Support on commuting expenses
ClassPass Fitness Membership
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Training, conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities