Deep Learning Modelling Engineer Intern, PhD

Join Optiver to accelerate your growth in the most fascinating and dynamic industry.

As a Machine learning engineer, you’ll get to leverage AI and deep learning to thrive in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, and apply your advanced degree in a highly impactful role. You will still use your brain to come up with cutting-edge ideas, but instead of working in the abstract you'll make innovations that change the world as soon as you implement them - which often is as quick as the next day!

We also believe the best ideas come from working together, so you'll be solving problems as part of a team from day one. This means you'll get instant feedback on all of your lightbulb moments, as well as support and guidance to be at your best.

Turn your passion for machine learning into a rewarding career with Optiver. Apply now.

WHO WE ARE:

Optiver is a global market maker with offices in Amsterdam, London, Chicago, Austin, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei. Founded in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.

Since its establishment in 2012, our Shanghai office is a rapidly growing participant in the Chinese markets, trading exchange-listed futures, options and equities in China mainland. Our vision is to become the trusted partner in the development of Chinese financial markets. With the culture of a start-up but the backing of a 35+ year-old trading firm, the Optiver Shanghai office is truly unique. Everyone who joins us will help shape the future of our company and its global impact. Get ready: we are only just beginning.

 WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:

We now have a Machine Learning PhD Internship program, and we are seeking exceptional machine learning engineer with a PhD degree to join us. The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of neural networks and related machine learning technologies, with experience in implementing and training complex deep learning models. As part of your role, you’ll get to:

• Leverage AI and deep learning to thrive in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment. Collaborate closely with researchers and traders on new experiments, capabilities, and data sources.
• Design and implement improvements to optimise researcher productivity and quality.
• Blend your own development expertise with the best open-source frameworks and tools.
• Leverage cloud infrastructure to solve substantial challenges in computational and data scale.
• Drive experimental rigour through repeatable processes on assured data.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, with a strong focus on machine learning or deep learning. Graduation time in or after 2026.
• Proven experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc.
• Deep understanding of the principles, theories, and concepts underlying machine learning and deep learning technologies, including the design and implementation of neural networks.
• Strong programming skills in Python, familiar with data engineering tools and principles
• Experience with GPUs and other hardware accelerators for deep learning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re interested in taking your career to the next level and work on one of the most exciting trading floors in China mainland, apply now via the form below. 

While we love how bilingual our teams are, be sure to submit the below application materials in English:

• Resume
• Cover letter (optional)

For any other inquiries, please email chinacareers@optiver.com.au.

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