Career Kickstarter Women in Tech 2027
Optiver is a global technology- and research-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker providing liquidity across financial markets, including through an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
About Optiver
Founded in Amsterdam in 1986, Optiver uses its own capital, quantitative research and proprietary technology to continuously quote, price and trade financial instruments across global markets. Its activities include listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, foreign currencies and digital assets; its Digital Assets desk operates crypto options market-making strategies across major venues with follow-the-sun coverage.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will attend hands-on technical workshops, lectures, panels, networking events, and AI-amplified development sessions. You will build coding and engineering skills, learn relevant trading concepts, and explore potential engineering career paths.
Requirements
- Female-identifying student
- Current student or graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Graduation date between April 2025 and February 2028
- Proficiency in C++, Python, Java, or similar programming languages
- Study at or graduate from a university in the EU/EEA, UK, or Switzerland
- Have required visa or travel authorization to attend in person
- Be able to start full-time as a Software Engineer by February 2028
Responsibilities
- Participate in hands-on technical workshops
- Attend technical lectures and women-led panels
- Use AI tools and workflows to navigate codebases and datasets
- Engage in networking events
- Learn trading concepts relevant to engineering
Benefits
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and coffee
- Fully covered accommodation
- Travel expenses
Hiring Process
Online assessment, behavioral interview, then technical interview.