Career Kickstarter - Tech at Optiver — Netherlands

About The Role

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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1&quot; data-local-id=&quot;3bab4a605b3a&quot;&gt;Ready to accelerate your engineering career in just five days?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;65&quot; data-local-id=&quot;5d4ca4735822&quot;&gt;At Optiver, engineers build the systems powering millions of trades a day across the globe: from core low-latency platforms, machine learning research pipelines, to real-time execution workflows. The challenges are complex, the impact is immediate, and the learning never stops.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;345&quot; data-local-id=&quot;fbb464e63b10&quot;&gt;Career Kickstarter: Tech is a five-day, all-expenses-paid program designed for students eager to explore the engineering challenges of building mission-critical trading systems that keep global markets moving. Hosted at our Amsterdam headquarters, you’ll work through hands-on coding sessions, system design workshops and a collaborative engineering project that mirrors the work of our engineers. You’ll also get an introduction to the trading concepts that matter from an engineering perspective, so no prior knowledge of trading or financial markets is required.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;912&quot; data-local-id=&quot;a74f2ccb2bab&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Top performers will be considered for a direct offer to join Optiver as a Graduate Software Engineer.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1020&quot; data-local-id=&quot;cd284c9a26f4&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;When&lt;/strong&gt;: 10-14 May, 2027&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1045&quot; data-local-id=&quot;a2e3db043ba2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Where&lt;/strong&gt;: Optiver’s Amsterdam Headquarters&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1088&quot; data-local-id=&quot;473f6a56f4f0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;deadline&lt;/strong&gt;: February 7, 2027 at 17:00 CET&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;What-you’ll-do&quot; data-local-id=&quot;a1039541-ab4b-46f1-a4d3-9e05e8b6ab2b&quot; data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1143&quot;&gt;What you’ll do&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1159&quot; data-local-id=&quot;fde50c31baf3&quot;&gt;A week of building, learning and engineering at scale. Throughout the program, our full-time Education Team will be there to mentor you, offering guidance and feedback designed to accelerate your development.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1369&quot; data-local-id=&quot;b83b35e3153c&quot;&gt;Learning and skill development:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1404&quot; data-local-id=&quot;cbcd6a09c47d&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Hands-on engineering:&lt;/strong&gt; Work on a real engineering project that challenges you to design, build and iterate as part of a real engineering team.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1549&quot; data-local-id=&quot;8e07c0b351a6&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Technical exploration:&lt;/strong&gt; Join lectures and panel sessions with senior engineers to explore potential career paths and understand how real systems are designed, built and improved.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1730&quot; data-local-id=&quot;d66e74ad55b2&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Systems thinking:&lt;/strong&gt; Take part in system design workshops to learn how high-performance systems are architected, optimised and scaled.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;1865&quot; data-local-id=&quot;d1d9be2ba7ea&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;AI-amplified development:&lt;/strong&gt; Use the same AI tools, platforms and workflows as our engineering teams to navigate real codebases and datasets, test ideas and move faster - while applying your own judgment and owning the outcome.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2093&quot; data-local-id=&quot;644416437c9d&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Pathway to a career:&lt;/strong&gt; Demonstrate your potential during the program, and you may be considered for a direct offer to join Optiver as a Graduate Software Engineer.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2258&quot; data-local-id=&quot;5ae75d0ad07b&quot;&gt;Culture and perks:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2280&quot; data-local-id=&quot;cb561f035244&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Industry insights:&lt;/strong&gt; Gain a deeper understanding of the industry and build the confidence needed to excel in a high-performance environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2422&quot; data-local-id=&quot;1fdb387ec017&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Cultural immersion: &lt;/strong&gt;Get a taste of Optiver’s incredible company culture and take advantage of our perks and benefits firsthand, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee and more.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2604&quot; data-local-id=&quot;cd5b04f67113&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Amsterdam up close: &lt;/strong&gt;Picture your future career based in our vibrant city, sampling a taste of life in the historic Dutch capital.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2737&quot; data-local-id=&quot;f06f8406c1fc&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Hotel &amp;amp; travel: &lt;/strong&gt;Enjoy a comfortable stay with fully covered accommodation and travel expenses, allowing you to focus on making the most of the program.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;Who-you-are&quot; data-local-id=&quot;00e5ad0b-927e-48fc-8331-085aee103131&quot; data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2892&quot;&gt;Who you are&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;2905&quot; data-local-id=&quot;abd68f8ca927&quot;&gt;You’re curious, collaborative and excited to apply your problem-solving and engineering skills to real-world systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3024&quot; data-local-id=&quot;762056c02548&quot;&gt;To join, you must:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3046&quot; data-local-id=&quot;124766722aa7&quot;&gt;Be a current student or graduate (BSc, MSc or &lt;span data-highlighted=&quot;true&quot; data-vc=&quot;highlighted-text&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;_1mT5xdRAKS&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;_0nmozVaHVx _2V7sgO2M4S _3BoeIDwZ7G _30zrXRyxdf _0ReiIH7zJH&quot; data-testid=&quot;definition-highlighter&quot;&gt;PhD&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, with a graduation date between May 2025 and February 2028.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3231&quot; data-local-id=&quot;bb99bca6b6d7&quot;&gt;Be proficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3402&quot; data-local-id=&quot;7bb1a76ae9c1&quot;&gt;Have a solid grasp of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems and relational databases&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3531&quot; data-local-id=&quot;210a4e9e11fa&quot;&gt;Be studying, or have graduated from, a university in the EU, &lt;span data-highlighted=&quot;true&quot; data-vc=&quot;highlighted-text&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;_1mT5xdRAKS&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;_0nmozVaHVx _2V7sgO2M4S _3BoeIDwZ7G _30zrXRyxdf _0ReiIH7zJH&quot; data-testid=&quot;definition-highlighter&quot;&gt;EEA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or UK.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3606&quot; data-local-id=&quot;824811513300&quot;&gt;Be able to demonstrate at the time of application that you have the requisite visa or other travel arrangements or authorisations in place to allow you to attend the program in person.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3794&quot; data-local-id=&quot;7ee6260c0119&quot;&gt;Be able to start full-time as a Software Engineer directly after the program, or at the latest by March 2028.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;3907&quot; data-local-id=&quot;0eee28c6e324&quot;&gt;No finance or trading experience required. Curiosity, problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn matter most.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;4037&quot; data-local-id=&quot;5f29fc63ebde&quot;&gt;Does this sound like the future you’re looking for? Take up the opportunity and apply today!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;4131&quot; data-local-id=&quot;80583f6aafdb&quot;&gt;Please note that &lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;applications close on 7 February 2027&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;4188&quot; data-local-id=&quot;d2503d0d606f&quot;&gt;The selection process consists of two stages, with further details shared after the deadline. The timeline will broadly be as follows:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Online assessment:&lt;/strong&gt; Held in the second half of September. You’ll have 7 days to complete the assessment from the date you receive it.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Technical interview&lt;/strong&gt;: Candidates who progress following the online assessment will be invited to the next stage, scheduled through mid-March.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;4736&quot; data-local-id=&quot;e65659853577&quot;&gt;Optiver is committed to &lt;a class=&quot;_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0bjKvDcjp5 _0WKd3G4z3T _23rrnHo10F _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9DjOvk _3932vv0Rl6 _02cRtH6wH8 _1B4rbIo10F _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGijOvk _0NqVRt0Rl6 _3BKYwu6wH8 _3sFUREDdj4 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI&quot; href=&quot;https://optiver.com/diversity-statement/&quot; data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot; data-is-router-link=&quot;false&quot; data-testid=&quot;link-with-safety&quot;&gt;&lt;u data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;diversity and inclusion&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;4789&quot; data-local-id=&quot;bc911b8502b7&quot;&gt;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&lt;a class=&quot;_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0bjKvDcjp5 _0WKd3G4z3T _23rrnHo10F _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9DjOvk _3932vv0Rl6 _02cRtH6wH8 _1B4rbIo10F _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGijOvk _0NqVRt0Rl6 _3BKYwu6wH8 _3sFUREDdj4 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI&quot; href=&quot;https://optiver.com/contact-eu-recruitment&quot; data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot; data-is-router-link=&quot;false&quot; data-testid=&quot;link-with-safety&quot;&gt;&lt;u data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt; the contact form&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, selecting “Reasonable Adjustments” as the subject of your inquiry.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;5187&quot; data-local-id=&quot;127a46607936&quot;&gt;For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our &lt;a class=&quot;_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0bjKvDcjp5 _0WKd3G4z3T _23rrnHo10F _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9DjOvk _3932vv0Rl6 _02cRtH6wH8 _1B4rbIo10F _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGijOvk _0NqVRt0Rl6 _3BKYwu6wH8 _3sFUREDdj4 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI&quot; href=&quot;https://www.optiver.com/join-us/stories/optiver-europe-recruitment-faq/&quot; data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot; data-is-router-link=&quot;false&quot; data-testid=&quot;link-with-safety&quot;&gt;&lt;u data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;FAQs.&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;5267&quot; data-local-id=&quot;bdce7a1d1001&quot;&gt;For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos=&quot;5383&quot; data-local-id=&quot;8afc25267ac0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Optiver has a global application re-apply policy for our internship, graduate roles and programmes. If you have completed an online assessment or interviewed for a technology internship, graduate role or programme at any Optiver location in the past 8 months, please note that you are not yet eligible to reapply. We welcome you to re-apply to after the 8-month cool off period.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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