Expressions of Interest Graduate Software Developer 2027

As a Graduate Software Developer at Optiver youll work at the forefront of innovation developing innovative solutions that enable us to respond to the financial markets at lightning-fast speeds.Youlltake ownership of critical projects constantlyinnovating andoptimisingcodetokeep our firm competitive in the ever-evolving capital markets.

If you ownsuperior problem-solvingandenjoy exploring complextechnicalideas you are the ideal candidate for this role. Join us and beapart of a dynamic team where you can makeameaningful impact.

Please note our formal applications for Graduate opportunities are currently closed. We are seeking expressions of interest for our 2026 campaign and would love to hear from you! Please complete this application to join our Talent Community so that we can keep you up to date with suitable upcoming vacancies.

Whatyoulldo

Youronboarding and training

Kickstart your training in theOptiverTechAcademy our global training program in Amsterdam.As part of thecomprehensive trainingprogramyoullmaster the principles systems and technologies used to buildOptiversindustry-leading trading systems as well as discover how we work as a collective to build our world-class solutions. This opportunity will not only broaden your global network and equip you with cross regional knowledgeitwill also empower you with the skills needed to excel in your career at Optiver.

Your responsibilities

From your first day on the teamyoullhave the autonomy and responsibility tomake decisions that create an immediate impact.Whetheritsdeveloping ultra-low latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders or fine-tuning our automated trading strategies and pricing modelsyoullwork closely withtradersand otherengineerstobuildsimple well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business.

Youllexperience the excitement of a fast-paced development cycle owning a tight feedback looptestingand shipping your code to production. You could be working on a change to a trading system in the morning and see it run livebythe afternoon.Notwodaysarethe same anditsup to you and your teamto drive our successin theever-evolving capital markets.

Find your nicheintechnology

We offer a range of opportunities in ourtechnologyteams.Discover the exciting projects that you could work on during your graduate program.

• Read Nicoles storyon working in ourStatistical and Index Arbitrage team to develop position-taking strategies that predict price moves.

• Read Brendas storyon delivering low-latency high-throughput systems that improve our connectivity to the financial market.

• Read Richards storyon navigating the world of automated trading systems that make trading decisions.

• Read Marcus storyon working in the risk and treasury team where hemonitorssystems that manage and mitigate risk (e.g. trading risk).

• Read Lenas storyon production engineering where they build tools and systems that enable us to trade smoothly.

Whatyoullget

Youlljoin a culture of collaboration and excellence whereyoullbesurrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvementyoullthrive in a supportive high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues working collectively to tackle themost complexproblemsin the financial markets.

In additionyoullreceive:

• Ahighly competitiveremunerationpackage.

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.

• Trainingmentorshipand personal development opportunities.

• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.

• Daily breakfastlunchand an in-house barista.

• Regular social events

Who youare

• 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/MechatronicEngineeringor similarlytechnical degree.

• Problem solver whowillenjoy building high-performing low latency designs that criticallyimpacttrading success.

• Curious to learn and comfortable exploring complex technical ideas.

• Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities thatdemonstratesyour 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 (experience with C Java or Python isrequiredfor our technical assessment).

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion and itis hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates fromany and allbackgrounds and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can bestdemonstrateyour abilities.

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