C++ Software Engineer – Critical Engineering

Strong C++ programming ability — productive in production C++ from day one.

Excellent computer-science fundamentals: operating systems, data structures, algorithms and networking.

Practical Linux/Unix proficiency.

Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g. Python).

3+ years building and operating production software systems. The level at which a candidate is hired flexes with demonstrated quality of engineering, rather than years alone.

Experience working through the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing operation.

A track record of solving technically challenging problems and shipping them to real users.

Working knowledge of distributed systems patterns, observability tooling and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience building real-time, low-latency or high-throughput systems.

Familiarity with relational databases or modern data stacks.

A solid understanding of the trade lifecycle across a range of financial instruments.

A track record of architectural ownership and influence over technical direction.

Experience with DevOps and operational excellence — incident response, SLOs and capacity planning.

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

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment

The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment

Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities

Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista

Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages

Regular social events, including a company trip every two years

Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion . We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au .