
About Optiver
Empowering markets through technology and expertise
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1986, with over 1,000 employees
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Specializes in options, ETFs, and futures trading
- Global presence with offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai
Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker based in Amsterdam, specializing in exchange-listed financial instruments such as options, ETFs, and futures. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates globally with over 1,000 employees and is known for its advanced trading technology and quant...
🎁 Benefits
Optiver offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees enjoy a generous PTO policy, flexible working arrangemen...
🌟 Culture
Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on technology. The firm values t...
Overview
Optiver is hiring a Software Engineer for their Developer Experience team to build tools and platforms that enhance development workflows. You'll focus on infrastructure, tooling, and automation to improve the software development lifecycle. This role is based in Sydney.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering and are passionate about improving developer workflows. You understand the importance of building robust infrastructure and tools that enable engineers to work efficiently and confidently. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
You are familiar with the software development lifecycle and have experience in building automation tools that streamline processes. You are proactive in identifying areas for improvement and are eager to implement changes that enhance productivity for your team.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineer on the Developer Experience team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our engineering workflows. You will work closely with other engineers to understand their needs and build tools that facilitate faster and more reliable development processes. Your contributions will directly impact the daily work of hundreds of developers across multiple regions.
You will engage in the full software development lifecycle, from local development to production deployment, ensuring that the tools you create are scalable and efficient. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams to gather feedback and iterate on your solutions, making continuous improvements to our developer environment.
What we offer
Optiver provides a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including a guided relocation package for those moving to Sydney. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means that we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.
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