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At Optiver, our engineers work on some of the most advanced systems in the world, solving unique challenges that combine performance, efficiency and real-time decision-making. Our Career Kickstarter: Women in Tech program invites aspiring female-identifying engineers from across Europe to explore how their coding and problem-solving skills apply to real-world challenges in financial markets. We […]
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SeriesLife at Optiver, Meet the team From intern to new grad: Joining the team full-time
Over the last few years, Jason has shared what he was looking for in an internship, what he found, and what he learned. Now, as a full-time trader, he reflects on how it all comes together—and what’s next. What experiences from your internships influence your day-to-day work? So much of what I do today is […]
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SeriesLife at Optiver, Meet the team Continuing education: Interning abroad
By his second internship, Jason built a strong foundation with options theory and simulated trading. With real trading experience, his time in Amsterdam feels less like an internship and more like a preview of a full-time career. During your second internship, how did your experience change? My second internship was a truly unique experience. I […]
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SeriesLife at Optiver, Meet the team Sharpening your skills: From CS class to trading floor
During his first internship, Jason is immersed in Optiver’s culture of collaboration and gets a clearer view of how trading actually works. Was there a defining lesson from your first internship? A few lessons stood out to me—both personal and professional. On a personal level, I realized how important it is to genuinely enjoy your […]
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SeriesLife at Optiver, Meet the team Becoming a quant trader: Jason’s career journey
This blog series follows four years of Jason’s path into quantitative trading. While studying Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan, he began exploring internship opportunities that offered more than just textbook learning. A search that led to two summer internships—one in Chicago, one in Amsterdam—and ultimately shaped his decision to join […]
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Life at Optiver, Meet the team Day in the life: Quant trader intern
Meet Jashun When I was deciding where to spend my summer, Optiver stood out as the best place to explore quant trading and develop my skills. I was drawn to the firm’s strong culture of internal support and how they focus on long-term development. I also can’t complain about the amazing location and food in […]
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