Graduate Software Engineer Job at Optiver (Amsterdam)

Graduate Software Engineer

Optiver

Location:
Netherlands , Amsterdam

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Graduate Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and optimising code, you will keep our firm competitive in the ever-evolving capital markets.

Job Responsibility:

Work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds
Work closely with best-in-class traders, researchers, risk analysts and other engineers to develop simple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business
Gain and develop in-depth knowledge of engineering for the capital markets

Requirements:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with outstanding academic achievements
Graduating no later than August 2026, or a maximum of 3 years 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

What we offer:

A performance-based bonus structure
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
25 paid vacation days
Fully paid first-class commuting expenses
Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance
Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sport and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages
Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

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