Optiver needs to build real-world applications that power a global trading firm, enabling them to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds and make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. The goal is to innovate and optimize code to keep the firm competitive in the ever-evolving financial markets.
Requirements
- Proficient in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
- Strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Passionate for writing clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with best-in-class engineers, traders, and business teams to develop simple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business.
- Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment.
- Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, strategies, and cutting-edge technology.
- Innovating and optimizing code.
- Build real-world applications that power a global trading firm.
- Work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds.
Other
- A student pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- On track to graduate between December 2025 to June 2026
- Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and curious about how tech powers the financial industry
- A natural problem-solver with a sharp, analytical approach to tackling challenges
- A collaborative teammate comfortable working with developers, traders and business teams
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Global profit-sharing pool and performance-based bonus structure
- 401(k) match up to 50%
- Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
- 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.
