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Graduate Software Engineer

Optiver
🇬🇧London🇳🇱AmsterdamStudentFull-timePosted August 17, 2026

About the Role

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will work on mission-critical solutions that enable Optiver to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. You will develop simple, well-architected solutions working alongside traders, researchers, risk analysts, and other engineers while gaining in-depth knowledge of engineering for capital markets. Through the comprehensive Global Academy onboarding program and mentorship, you'll build expertise in trading theory and Optiver's tech stack, contributing to solutions that enable split-second decisions with precision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with outstanding academic achievements
  • Graduating between August 2024 and August 2027, with a maximum of 3 years of work experience
  • Passionate about clean code, simple, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
  • Proficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations
  • A solid grasp of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems and relational databases
  • Have an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industry
  • An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • Able to work closely with other engineers, traders, and business operations
  • Please provide us with a CV in English
  • If your application is selected to proceed to the next round, you will be required to complete online assessments
  • You will be able to take the assessment within 7 days

What You'll Get

  • A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
  • 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays
  • Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses
  • Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership
  • Training and continuous learning opportunities
  • International transfer opportunities for global career growth
  • Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats