Optiver needs to build real-world applications that enable them to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds, allowing their teams to 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.
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
Responsibilities
- Build real-world applications that power a global trading firm.
- Develop solutions that enable the firm to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds.
- Innovate and optimize code to keep the firm competitive.
- Collaborate closely with best-in-class engineers, traders, and business teams to develop simple, well-architected solutions.
- Tackle complex, real-world problems.
- Write clean code.
- Develop well-architected systems.
Other
- Participate in Optiver’s comprehensive Global Academy and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team.
- Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, strategies, and cutting-edge technology.
- Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment.
- 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
- Passionate for writing clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
- 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.
