Want tofast-trackyourcareerpath from student to full-timedeveloper?
Join
Career Kickstarter:Technology
,ourfive-dayimmersiveprogramdesigned to accelerate your journey from university to a full-timetechcareer.Explore how technology drives our success in the global financialmarketsandgain hands-on experiencedesigningthehigh-performance systemsthatkeep us at the forefront of trading,where everynanosecondcounts.
Througha blend ofinteractive lectures,practicalprojects, and mentorship from ourworld-classeducation team,you'llsharpen yourproblem-solving skillsand learn how to think,andbuild,like adeveloperat Optiver.
Plus, ifyou'veexcelled in the program, you couldreceive anofferfor our****GraduateProgram.
Eligible
for final year university students(graduating in **** or earlier),with Australian working rights
Program dates
:March ****
Application close
:January ****
Where
: OptiverSydney office*
*Note: If youresideoutside of Sydney, Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs.
What you'll do
Led by Optiver's world-class education team,you'llgain a deeper understanding ofthe quantitative industryandexplorehow technologypowers our trading success.
Learning and skill development:
Discoveroptions theory:
Learn the fundamentals that underpin options trading, through engaging, interactive lectures.
Enhance your coding capability:
Putadvanced software engineering conceptsinto practise througha series oftech workshops.
Learn about low latency:
Gain experience around how low latency designs are critical to trading success at Optiver.
Build and test your owntrading algorithm:
Gain hands-on experience designing and testing your own trading algorithm.
Networking and culture:
Gainexpert mentorship:
Learn directly from a dedicated team of educators,



consistingof current and former traders and developers.
Build your network:
Enjoyconnectingwithdevelopers,tradersandquantitativeresearchersthrough curated events.
ExperienceOptiver's culture:
Immerse in ourincredible culture and enjoy our perks, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more.
Who you are
Final year university students (graduating in **** or earlier). All degree backgrounds are considered.
An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.
Studying (or studied) a Computer Science, Software/Electrical/MechatronicEngineeringor similarly technical degree.
Problem solver who will enjoy building high-performing, low latency designs that criticallyimpacttrading success.
Curious to learn and comfortable exploring complex technical ideas.
Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities thatdemonstratesyour passion in technology, particularly software development.
Excited to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry, with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself.
Knowledgeable about object-orientated design and development concepts (experience with C++, Java or Python isrequiredfor our technical assessment).
Applying for the program
TheCareer Kickstarterprogram offers threestreams:
Technology, Trading or Research
. To help you choose the stream that aligns with your interests,



please find more information below.
Please note that you can only apply for one stream.
Technology
Our
Software
and
FPGADevelopers
play a critical role in executing successful trades. Driven by the desire to find the simplest solutions to the most complex problems, they design andbuildhighperformancesystemsthat solvereal businessproblems.Check out Brenda's 'Day in the Life' story to learn more.
Trading
Our
Traders
make trading decisions based based on market conditions and other factors.They'redriven and have a flair for analytical problem solving.Check out Matt's 'Day in the life' story to learn more.
Research
Our
Researchers
build modelsleveragingbig data and machine learning toidentifyprofitable signals that underpin our algorithmic trading out Noah's 'Day in the life' story to learn more.
Who we are
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can bestdemonstrateyour abilities.
We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful, you can re-apply when the next recruitment season begins in ****.
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📌 Career Kickstarter – Technology (Mar 2027) (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney