C# Software Engineer - Remote Position at Optiver

About the Role

We’re looking for a C# Software Engineer remote to join our dynamic team at Optiver. As a global market maker, Optiver is committed to enhancing market efficiency through competitive pricing and risk management. This role offers you the opportunity to design and build high-performance desktop GUIs that empower real-time decision-making across our trading and research teams.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance Windows desktop applications using C# and modern .NET frameworks.
• Develop intuitive, responsive UIs for real-time and complex data visualization.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers to translate requirements into effective tools.
• Own features end-to-end, from design through to deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure performance and reliability through strong architecture, async programming, and optimization.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to performance, threading, and memory.
• Contribute to shared UI components, frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Continuously improve usability, workflows, and overall user experience.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET, with 3+ years’ experience building production desktop applications.
• Experience developing responsive, high-performance UIs using WPF, WinForms, XAML, or similar.
• Solid understanding of MVVM (or similar patterns), UI architecture, asynchronous programming, and threading.
• Experience debugging, profiling, and optimizing desktop applications.
• A strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud technologies or services.
• Familiarity with financial markets or trading systems.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages.

What We Offer

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry.
• 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.