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OptiverSydneyGraduate
Expressions of Interest – Graduate Software Developer 2027
Join Optiver as a Graduate Software Developer to innovate and optimize trading systems with fast-paced development cycles. Gain autonomy, work with traders and engineers, and impact capital markets.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Develop ultra-low latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders.
- Fine-tune automated trading strategies and pricing models.
- Collaborate with traders and engineers to build well-architected solutions.
- Own projects with immediate impact from day one.
- Test and ship code to production within tight feedback loops.
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Training and Onboarding
- Participate in the Optiver Tech Academy global training program in Amsterdam.
- Master principles, systems, and technologies behind trading systems.
- Gain cross-regional knowledge and broaden your global network.
- Receive mentorship and personal development opportunities.
- Learn how the team builds world-class trading solutions.
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Technology Teams and Projects
- Work in Statistical and Index Arbitrage developing price prediction strategies.
- Deliver low-latency, high-throughput systems improving market connectivity.
- Develop automated trading systems making trading decisions.
- Monitor and mitigate trading risk in risk and treasury teams.
- Build tools and systems for smooth trading in production engineering.
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Benefits and Culture
- Highly competitive remuneration package.
- Work alongside best-in-class professionals.
- Access to training, mentorship, and personal development.
- Gym membership and weekly in-house chair massages.
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and in-house barista.