Graduate Software Engineer

Study Association VSAE; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Visa sponsorship

Relocation packages

25 days vacation

Paid commuting

Training opportunities

Health insurance discounts

Breakfast & coffee

Chair massages

Job summary

Optiver in Amsterdam is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to work on mission-critical platforms, collaborating with traders, researchers and engineers to build simple, well-architected solutions for the capital markets.

You’ll join Optiver’s Global Academy, receive mentorship, hands-on training in trading theory and the tech stack, and enjoy a culture of collaboration, performance bonuses, and extensive relocation and visa support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent with outstanding academic achievements.
• Graduating by 2026, or up to 3 years of work experience.
• Passionate about clean code and well-architected systems.
• Proficient in C++, Python or Java with strong understanding of architecture.
• Knowledge of algorithms, memory, concurrency, CPU architecture, operating systems and relational databases.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and interest in finance.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, traders and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with traders and engineers to develop simple, well-architected solutions for the capital markets.
• Join Optiver’s Global Academy and complete training on trading theory and the tech stack.
• Gain in-depth engineering knowledge to support fast, accurate decision-making.
• Contribute to codes that enable teams to react to markets with precision.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Problem solving

Education

CS degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

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.

What you’ll do

Your onboarding

You will participate in Optiver’s comprehensiveGlobal Academy and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver’s tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.

Your responsibilities

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will work closely with best-in-classtraders, researchers, risk analysts and other engineers to develop simple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business. No one day is ever the same. You will gain and develop in-depth knowledge of engineering for the capital markets. Our collective passion to solve problems makes a direct impact on our business.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structureunmatchedanywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 25 paid vacation days and 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

Who you are

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with outstanding academic achievements
• Graduating by 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 otherengineers, traders, and business operations

We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via thecontact form , selecting “Reasonable Adjustments” as the subject of your inquiry.