AsaSoftware DeveloperInternat Optiver,you'llwork alongside experienced engineers to develop innovative solutions that enable us torespondto the financial markets at lightning-fast speeds .In just a few weeks, youcoulddevelop latency-critical applications that contribute towards our trading success.
By the end of the 10-week internship,you'llhave deepened your understanding ofhowtechnology isused inthe quantitative trading industry. Plus, ifyou'veexcelled over the summer,you'llreceive an offer to return as a GraduateSoftware Developer.
Whatyou'lldo
Led by our in-house education team that consists offormertraders and engineers,you'lldelve intoadvancedengineering conceptsandleadinnovativeprojects.Whetherit'sdeveloping ultra-low latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders, or fine-tuning our automated trading strategies and pricing models,you'llwork closely withtradersand otherengineerstobuildsimple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business.
You'll experience the excitement of a fast-paced development cycle – owning a tight feedback loop, testing and shipping your code to production. You could be working on a change to a trading system in the morning and see it run live by the afternoon. No two days are the same, and it's up to you and your team to drive our success in the ever- evolving capital markets.
Aside from technical skills, ourdedicatededucationteamwill also work with you on your development, including:
* Workshops on a variety of tech-based topics, along with soft skills to support your holistic growth as a developer.
* A dedicated mentor who will guide you through our development process and how our trading systems work.
* Trader training to get you up to speed on our business. This helps you understand the fundamentals of trading, enabling you to make an impact from theearly stagesof your Optiver career.
We offer a range of opportunities in our technology teams. Discover the exciting projects that you could work on during your internship .
* Read Nicole's story on working in ourStatistical and Index Arbitrage team to develop position-taking strategies that predict price moves.
* Read Brenda's story on delivering low-latency, high-throughput systems that improve our connectivity to the financial market.
* Read Richard's story on navigating the world of automated trading – systems that make trading decisions.
* Read Marcus' story on working in the risk and treasury team, where hemonitorssystems that manage and mitigate risk (e.g. trading risk).
* Read Lena's story on production engineering, where they build tools and systems that enable us to trade smoothly.
Whatyou'llget
You'lljoin a culture of collaboration and excellence, whereyou'llbesurrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement,you'llthrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle themost complexproblems in the financial markets.
In addition,you'llreceive:
* A highly competitive remuneration package.
* Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship.
* The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.
* Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
* Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
* Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista.
Who you are
* A penultimate university student. If you are a pre-penultimate university student, discover our 202 6 FutureFocus program .
* 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 similarly technical degree.
* Problem solver whowill enjoy building high-performing, low latency designs that critically impact trading 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 is required for our technical assessment).
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can re-apply when the next recruitment season begins in 202 7 .
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