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SeriesExperienced, Technology Optiver’s approach to network devices and Infrastructure as Code
In this insightful blog post, Carlo from Optiver’s Platform team shares valuable lessons from implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in complex, grey field environments. Read to discover more about Optiver’s innovative approach to trading infrastructure.
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SeriesExperienced, Life at Optiver, Technology 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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SeriesLife 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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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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SeriesLife 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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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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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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