Graduate Software Engineer
Optiver is a global proprietary trading firm and market maker, including an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Optiver
Optiver (optiver.com) is an Amsterdam-headquartered global proprietary trading firm and options market maker with an active digital-assets business (24/7 crypto options/spot market making, hiring crypto traders).
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About the Role
You will develop simple, well-architected solutions that enable rapid reactions to financial markets. You will work closely with traders, researchers, risk analysts, and engineers, innovate and optimize code, and develop knowledge of engineering for capital markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Outstanding academic achievements
- Graduation between August 2024 and August 2027
- Maximum of 3 years of work experience
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or Java
- Understanding of computer architecture and system operations
- Understanding of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU architecture, operating systems, and relational databases
- Ability to work closely with engineers, traders, and business operations
Responsibilities
- Develop well-architected solutions for business needs
- Innovate and optimize code
- Work with traders, researchers, risk analysts, and engineers
- Develop engineering knowledge for capital markets
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus structure
- 27 paid vacation days plus UK public holidays
- Daily breakfast
- Daily lunch
- Commuting expense support
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
- ClassPass fitness membership
- Training and continuous learning opportunities
- International transfer opportunities
- Relocation packages
- Visa sponsorship