Expressions of Interest - Graduate Software Developer 2027
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Graduate Software Developer at Optiver, you'll work at the forefront of innovation, developing solutions that enable rapid response to financial markets. You'll take ownership of critical projects, constantly innovating and optimizing code to keep the firm competitive in capital markets.
Your role includes kickstarting your training in the Optiver Tech Academy, a comprehensive global training program in Amsterdam where you'll master principles, systems, and technologies used to build industry-leading trading systems. From your first day, you'll have autonomy and responsibility to make impactful decisions, whether developing ultra-low latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders, or fine-tuning automated trading strategies and pricing models. You'll work closely with traders and engineers to build well-architected solutions, experience fast-paced development cycles, and see your code shipped to production rapidly.
Requirements
- Final year university student or recent graduate
- An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights
- Studying a Computer Science, Software/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or similarly technical degree
- Problem solver who will enjoy building high-performing, low latency designs that critically impact trading success
- Curious to learn and comfortable exploring complex technical ideas
- Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities that demonstrates your passion in technology, particularly software development
- Excited to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry, with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself
- Knowledgeable about object-orientated design and development concepts
What You'll Get
- A highly competitive remuneration package
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
- Regular social events