Graduate Software Engineer

23 uur geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Optiver Voltijd

As a Graduate Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and optimising code, you will keep our firm competitive in the ever-evolving capital markets.

What you'll do

Your onboarding

You will participate in Optiver's comprehensive Global Academy and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver's tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.

Your responsibilities

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will work closely with best-in-class traders, researchers, risk analysts and other engineers to develop simple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business. No one day is ever the same. You will gain and develop in-depth knowledge of engineering for the capital markets. Our collective passion to solve problems makes a direct impact on our business.

What you'll get

You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you'll receive:

A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit poolThe opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries25 paid vacation days and fully paid first-class commuting expensesTraining opportunities and discounts on health insuranceExtensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sport and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massagesCompetitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

Who you are

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with outstanding academic achievementsGraduating by autumn 2026, or a maximum of 3 years work experiencePassionate about clean code, simple, well-architected systems, and continuous improvementProficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operationsA solid grasp of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems and relational databasesHave an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industryAn analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skillsAble to work closely with other engineers, traders, and business operations

HOW TO APPLY: 

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below for the position of Graduate Software Engineer. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons. 

If your application is selected to proceed to the next round, you will be required to complete online assessments. By submitting your application you are confirming that you will be able to take the assessment within 7 days.

Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via the contact form.

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via the contact form, selecting "Reasonable Adjustments" as the subject of your inquiry.

For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our Campus FAQs.

For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).

*We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2026.

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