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News, Partnerships Optiver partners with UNSW Sunswift Racing to drive innovation for a better future
Optiver is proud to partner with the Sunswift Racing team, a University of New South Wales (UNSW) initiative that’s focused on redefining the future of sustainable transport through the research and development of prototype electric vehicles.
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Experienced, Life at Optiver Navigating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in a non-cloud trading environment
In the high-performance landscape of algorithmic trading, technological infrastructure isn’t just important—it’s critical. While Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a well-established practice in cloud-based solutions, its application in non-cloud environments presents unique challenges, especially in latency-sensitive environments like ours at Optiver.
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SeriesLife at Optiver From ideation to production: US tech intern summer projects
Foreword by US CTO, Alex Itkin One of the most exciting parts of summer at Optiver is hosting the ever growing intern cohort. This summer in the US alone we had 35 interns working across our software, hardware and trading infrastructure teams. The goal of the internship is to give students an opportunity to spend […]
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Life at Optiver Tech intern projects at Optiver Amsterdam
This summer, Optiver’s Amsterdam office hosted a group of tech interns eager to tackle the challenges of market making. Beyond just theory, they worked hands-on with our core trading technologies, directly engaging with some of the most interesting technical challenges in the financial industry. In this blog post, four of our Software Engineering interns delve […]
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Life at Optiver The Optiver summer: A transformative experience
This summer, we proudly welcomed our largest intern season to date across our Amsterdam and US offices. They came from top schools and dove headfirst into the fast-paced world of market making, where they underwent comprehensive training, completed impactful projects, learned from industry mentors and formed lasting bonds with their peers. This wasn’t your average […]
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Experienced, Life at Optiver Navigating performance challenges as a C# Software Engineer at Optiver
When we think of market making, we often associate it with low-latency C++ applications. However, many other technologies and programming languages play a crucial role in establishing Optiver as a leading global trading firm, among them being C#. At Optiver, our success is largely attributed to our people. While trading is heavily automated, it is […]
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Life at Optiver Optiver and P33
As a tech-driven market maker, Optiver seeks partnerships to help push technology forward and support the next generation of talent. Recently it partnered with P33, a non-profit organization dedicated to driving innovation and economic growth in the city of Chicago. The partnership aims to support and grow the local tech ecosystem in Chicago while creating […]
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Experienced, Life at Optiver Data Visualisation at Optiver: Streamlining trading decisions
Data visualisation is at the core of effective decision-making in the fast-paced, data-driven world of trading. For Optiver’s traders to access the information they need right when it matters, it’s crucial to display data intuitively and meaningfully.In this blog post, we’ll take you behind the scenes of data visualisation at Optiver and explore how our […]
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Life at Optiver Inside Optiver’s 12-week training programme
Meet Ophelia, an Execution Trader who joined Optiver after graduating from the University of Cambridge. Despite having no background in finance or trading, Ophelia was drawn to the fast-paced environment and the opportunity to utilise her quantitative skills. In this interview, she reflects on her experience in the Optiver Academy training programme, shares her favourite […]
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Life at Optiver Optiver Academy: An onboarding experience like no other
Optiver Academy, a global training program for tech and trading hires, takes Optiver’s new hire experience to the next level by combining culture, expertise and global collaboration in one place.
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Life at Optiver Tricks of the trade: How Optiver software engineers thrive within the trading industry
Working at a trading firm like Optiver provides unique opportunities for individuals to grow and enhance their careers – especially as an engineer. Not only does the culture encourage bold idea sharing and concept creation, but the work environment itself presents different challenges and opportunities that simply aren’t as prevalent in other industries. All of […]
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SeriesMeet the team Q&A with Zad, summer trading Intern at Optiver
Optiver has once again opened its doors to a group of enterprising young minds for a summer internship at our Amsterdam office. Spanning eight weeks, the program is designed to offer a mix of theoretical insights, real-world trading experiences and a deep dive into the mechanics of market making. Today, we hear from Zad, a […]
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Meet the team From maths to trading: Leon’s journey through the Global Optiver Academy
The Global Optiver Academy is a comprehensive four-week program, designed for all new trading and research hires from around Optiver’s global offices. It’s more than just a training ground; it’s a pathway for talented individuals transitioning into a full-time trading role at Optiver, blending theoretical learning, simulated trading and hands-on experiences.
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Meet the team From PhD to Quantitative Researcher at Optiver
There’s no single path to a career at Optiver. We sat down with Artur Swiech, Quantitative Researcher, to talk about how he’s still able to “scratch the itch” while working at Optiver.
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Meet the team, Recruitment at Optiver Meet the US Campus Recruitment Team
Let’s face it — applying for your first job can be daunting. Optiver’s campus recruitment team is here to help make your entire application process easier.
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Meet the team Chinmay’s journey as a tech intern at Optiver
This spring, Optiver welcomed a group of talented students to our Amsterdam office for an all-inclusive internship programme. Over eight weeks, the interns took part in educational sessions, hands-on training and meaningful project work, all designed kickstart a career in tech and trading.
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Meet the team A day in the life of a student Trading Analyst
As a student, finding a part-time job that aligns with your career goals can be a challenging feat. But for those interested in the world of finance and trading, a part-time job as a Trading Analyst (TA) can offer a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, build professional skills and make valuable connections while still […]
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Experienced, Meet the team A day in the life of an Application Engineer
The role of an Application Engineer (AE) is crucial to Optiver’s trading operations. The team sits directly alongside the traders, working to safeguard our trading systems. Their role is a balancing act – ensuring an orderly production environment while guaranteeing profitability and sustainable growth. They must navigate the complexity of scaling a distributed system handling […]
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Meet the team Optiver grad stories: From Chemistry student to Risk graduate
Tim, one of our Market Risk graduates, shares his experience in our graduate program and what it’s like to work at Optiver.
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SeriesMeet the team Optiver intern: Discover a career in research
Bruce, one of our Quantitative Research Interns, shares his experience in our internship program and what it’s like to work at Optiver.
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SeriesMeet the team Optiver intern: Kickstart a career in tech
Madison, one of our tech interns, shares her experience in our internship program and what it’s like to work at Optiver.
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Meet the team, Recruitment at Optiver Meet the US Campus Recruitment Team
Let’s face it — applying for your first job can be daunting. Optiver’s campus recruitment team is here to help make your entire application process easier.
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