Optimization for high-rise shear wall structures can significantly improve structural performance and reduce cost. This paper presents a rapid bi-directional optimization algorithm for high-rise shear wall structures. Firstly, by utilizing the initial model provided by designers and the boundary model, a set of all changeable components is obtained. Secondly, multi-stage optimization objective functions are defined to reduce optimization complexity. Thirdly, a bi-directional optimization is employed by first increasing and then decreasing component sizes to enhance algorithm applicability. The algorithm supports adjustment of beam component heights and parallel computing. Finally, a distributed optimization system is implemented using ZooKeeper and structural analysis software. The numerical simulation results indicate that the success rate of obtaining a compliant model is 83.3%, with an average time consumption of 51 min, which allows for rapid optimization of shear wall structures in high-rise buildings.