How Our SREs Safeguard Nanosecond Performance - at Scale - in an Environment Built to Fail

Explore how SRE principles are applied in a high-frequency trading environment through this 15-minute conference talk from SREcon21. Discover how Optiver's production environment balances innovation with strict regulatory controls, manages risk in a system where errors can lead to significant losses, and safeguards nanosecond-level performance at scale. Learn about the challenges of implementing SRE practices in a tightly regulated industry and gain insights into maintaining control without hindering innovation. Delve into topics such as trading mechanics, night capital operations, SRE principles, control mechanisms, and automation strategies tailored for high-stakes financial systems.

Intro
Agenda
How Trading Works
The Trading Environment
Night Capital
SRE Principles
SRE Control
Automation