Job Description
Want tofast-
trackyourcareerpath
from student to full-timedeveloper?
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JoinCareer
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.
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Througha blend ofinteractive
lectures,practicalprojects,
and mentorship from ourworld-classeducation team,you'llsharpen yourproblem-solving skillsand learn how to
think,andbuild,like
adeveloperat Optiver.
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Plus, ifyou'veexcelled in the program, you couldreceive anofferfor
our****GraduateProgram.
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Eligiblefor final year university
students(graduating
in **** or earlier),with Australian working rights
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Program dates:March ****
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Application close:January ****
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Where: OptiverSydney office*
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*Note: If youresideoutside of Sydney, Optiver will cover your travel and accommodation costs.
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What you'll do
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Led by Optiver's world-class education team,you'llgain a deeper understanding ofthe quantitative
industryandexplorehow
technologypowers our trading success.
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Learning and skill development:
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Discoveroptions theory:Learn the fundamentals that underpin options trading, through engaging, interactive lectures.
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Enhance your coding
capability:Putadvanced
software engineering conceptsinto practise througha series oftech workshops.
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Learn about low latency:Gain experience around how low latency designs are critical to trading success at Optiver.
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Build and test your owntrading algorithm:Gain hands-on experience designing and testing your own trading algorithm.
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Networking and culture:
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Gainexpert mentorship:Learn directly from a dedicated team of educators, consistingof current and former traders and developers.
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Build your network:
Enjoyconnectingwithdevelopers,tradersandquantitativeresearchersthrough
curated events.
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ExperienceOptiver's culture:Immerse in ourincredible culture and enjoy our benefits, including daily breakfast, lunch, coffee, and more.
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Who you are
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Final year university students (graduating in **** or earlier). All degree backgrounds are considered.
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An Australian or Current Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.
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Studying (or studied) a Computer Science,
Software/Electrical/MechatronicEngineeringor
similarly technical degree.
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Problem solver who will enjoy building high-performing, low latency designs that
criticallyimpacttrading
success.
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Curious to learn and comfortable exploring complex technical ideas.
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Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities
thatdemonstratesyour




passion in technology, particularly software development.
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Excited to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry, with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself.
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Knowledgeable about object-orientated design and development concepts (experience with C++, Java or Python isrequiredfor our technical assessment).
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Applying for the program
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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.
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Who we are
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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.
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Diversity statement
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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.
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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) (New South Wales)
🏢 UEC
📍 New South Wales