Graduate Software Engineer: FinTech AI & Markets

Optiver Holding BV; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

International transfer opportunities

Relocation support

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Optiver seeks a Graduate Software Engineer to build high‑performance solutions enabling rapid, precise decisions in capital markets. You will join a comprehensive Global Academy, paired with a mentor to own meaningful work from day one.

You’ll collaborate with traders, researchers and engineers to create simple, robust systems, learning the tech stack and trading theory to advance the firm’s competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduating between August 2024 and August 2027, with up to 3 years of work experience.
• Proficient in C++, Python or Java with strong understanding of architecture and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop simple, well-architected solutions for capital markets in collaboration with traders and researchers.
• Work with engineers to solve problems that enable fast, reliable market responses.
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team and optimize code for performance.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Algorithms

Concurrency

Memory models

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Optiver seeks a Graduate Software Engineer to build high‑performance solutions enabling rapid, precise decisions in capital markets. You will join a comprehensive Global Academy, paired with a mentor to own meaningful work from day one.

You’ll collaborate with traders, researchers and engineers to create simple, robust systems, learning the tech stack and trading theory to advance the firm’s competitive edge.