Engineering Lead - Data
OptiverSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted May 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Optiver is a global market maker with offices around the world, united in their commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management.
Job Description
Optiver is seeking an experienced software engineer and team leader to join their APAC Data Engineering Platform team. The role involves leading a high-performance data engineering team, delivering the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Optiver's data platform, and contributing hands-on to key designs and production code.
Requirements
- 7+ years experience as a Software Engineer delivering production platforms
- 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams
- Strong experience with distributed systems & reliability fundamentals
- Expertise with one or more of Python/C++/Java/Rust
- Solid API and system design skills
- Data platform fundamentals, including batch/stream processing, table formats, object storage, SQL
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus structure
- 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