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Whether you’re a student considering an internship, a graduate looking for a full-time role, or simply curious about life at a leading trading firm, Optiver offers a range of opportunities in tech, trading, and research.
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Terabytes of market data processed daily
Our quantitative researchers are experts in turning complex data into real-world impact. From statistical modelling to strategy design, researchers build the tools that help us make the best trading decisions — fast.
Our researchers work at the intersection of maths, markets and machine learning, using analytical and programming skills to identify patterns, optimise strategies and continually push our edge.
Whether you’re designing experiments to test hypotheses, diving into market microstructure, or building predictive models, research at Optiver means applying theory to real-time trading — and seeing the results in action.
Opportunities in Research:
- Quantitative Research Internship (Summer 2026)
- Graduate Quantitative Researcher (2026 Start)
Nanosecond latency optimisation
Technology isn’t just a component of Optiver’s business – it powers everything we do.
Whether you’re optimising low-latency infrastructure, building tools for traders, or developing algorithms at scale, your work goes into production fast — with real-world impact you can see. Collaboration with experienced engineers is core to our culture, and interns and graduates alike contribute directly to the systems that power our firm.
From improving reliability under extreme conditions to solving microsecond-level challenges, our technology is built to compete, adapt, and perform in real time.
Opportunities in Technology:
- Software Engineering Internship (Summer 2026)
- FPGA Engineering Internship (Summer 2026)
- Graduate Software Engineer (2026 Start)
- Graduate FPGA Engineer (2026 Start)
10M+ trades per day
Optiver trades thousands of financial instruments on exchanges worldwide, using our own capital and at our own risk. As a market maker, we aim to improve the markets in which we trade by continuously offering the most competitive prices possible.
To be not only active but also precise, across all of these markets and products is a hugely complex challenge. We continuously refine and optimise our proprietary trading strategies and algorithms to price the thousands of instruments we trade. After all, the only constant in markets is change, and keeping up requires nimble, decisive thinkers — a pretty accurate description of an Optiver trader.
Opportunities in trading:
- Quantitative Trading Internship (Summer 2026)
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Programs
Our short-term, high-impact programs open potential career paths for you to trading, tech or research.
Opportunities in 2026:
- Career Kickstarter — Trading
- Career Kickstarter – Women in Tech
- Future Focus — Quants
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Programs
Internships
Our internships offer immersive, hands-on experience across the business, providing training and professional development alongside high-impact projects.
Opportunities in 2026:
- Quantitative Research Internship
- Software Engineering Internship
- FPGA Engineering Internship
- Quantitative Trading Internship
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Internship opportunities
Full-time roles
Graduate roles at Optiver begins with a comprehensive onboarding program, designed to provide the foundation for success—no prior industry knowledge is required.
Opportunities in 2026:
- Graduate Quantitative Researcher
- Graduate Software Engineer
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Graduate rolesour values
Collaborative thinkers
We value different perspectives to solve problems together. You’ll work alongside team members who thrive in a competitive environment—but never at the expense of collaboration.
Continuous learners
We believe in a growth mindset. Through hands-on projects, mentorship and dedicated training, you’ll have the tools and guidance to sharpen your skills and explore new ideas along the way.
Challenge seekers
From day one, you’ll be tackling real problems. Whether it’s optimising systems or deploying new trading strategies, you’ll join a team that is constantly finding ways to do things faster, smarter and more efficiently every day.
Entrepreneurial spirits
We believe great ideas can come from anyone. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, voices are heard, and challenging the status quo is how we grow.
Intern voices
“What really stood out to me was how much impact my project had. I was working on something that clearly mattered and was valued by the team. It’s not something you see in most software engineering internships.”
Software Engineer Intern in Amsterdam
“You’re not just analysing data — you’re thinking creatively about how to turn an idea into an actual trading strategy. That’s what makes the work so exciting.”
Quant Research Intern in Amsterdam
“It wasn’t just theory — we used the same systems as the traders downstairs. You’re in the market, reacting in real time, just without real money. That’s when it all became real. It gave us a true sense of life as a trader.”
Trading Intern in Amsterdam
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