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AI Researcher

Optiver · Shanghai, China

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Optiver 's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Optiver 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Optiver
high
166 stale, 3 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
222 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

As an AI Researcher at Optiver's Shanghai office, you will lead the establishment of the AI Lab, focusing on developing and applying advanced AI and machine learning technologies to solve complex problems in trading. You will build and mentor a team of researchers and engineers, drive technical exploration in areas like deep learning and generative AI, and collaborate with various stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business goals.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Optiver as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field
  • Deep expertise in modern ML techniques (e.g., deep learning, transformers, RL, generative models)
  • Proven track record of research, publications, or system-level innovation
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous, open-ended environments
  • Clear, compelling communicator who can inspire and influence across disciplines

Nice to have

  • Ability to balance long-term vision with milestone-driven progress
  • Strong ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

What you get

  • Build a new frontier of AI innovation at one of the world’s top trading firms
  • Operate in a high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment with exceptional resources
  • Access to cutting-edge infrastructure, compute, and proprietary datasets
  • Competitive compensation and long-term incentives

Worth weighing

  • Newly established AI Lab may come with uncertainties typical of startup environments
  • Role involves significant leadership and strategic responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates

Summarised from Optiver 's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Optiver on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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