
About Optiver
Empowering markets through technology and expertise
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1986, with over 1,000 employees
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Specializes in options, ETFs, and futures trading
- Global presence with offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai
Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker based in Amsterdam, specializing in exchange-listed financial instruments such as options, ETFs, and futures. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates globally with over 1,000 employees and is known for its advanced trading technology and quant...
🎁 Benefits
Optiver offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees enjoy a generous PTO policy, flexible working arrangemen...
🌟 Culture
Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on technology. The firm values t...
Overview
Optiver is hiring a Software Engineer Intern for a 10-week program to work on real-world applications and enhance trading systems. You'll collaborate with senior engineers and tackle complex problems in a supportive environment.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an aspiring software engineer eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. You have a strong interest in trading fundamentals and are excited about the opportunity to work on real-world applications that impact financial markets. You thrive in collaborative settings and are ready to engage with experienced engineers and traders to enhance your skills. You are motivated by challenges and are keen to contribute to projects that push the boundaries of performance and efficiency.
What you'll do
During your 10-week internship, you will work closely with your mentor and teammates to design, develop, test, and ship code to production. You will dive deep into trading fundamentals, gaining insights into theoretical concepts and financial markets. You will tackle complex, real-world problems that will enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your contributions will be visible in real-time as you help advance Optiver's world-class trading systems. Based on your performance, there may be an opportunity for a full-time offer after your studies.
What we offer
You will join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Optiver provides a highly competitive internship compensation package, along with covered flights and accommodation in the city center for the duration of your internship. You will thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
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