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Optiver · 2 days ago

FutureFocus Tech 2026

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$80K/yr - $80K/yr

Optiver is a leading trading firm offering an immersive experience through their FutureFocus Technology Program. This five-day program is designed for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in high-performance trading systems and connect with industry professionals, paving the way for future internship opportunities.

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Responsibilities

See firsthand how Optiver engineers design, optimize, and scale high-performance trading systems that process millions of data points per second
Apply your coding and problem-solving skills to build trading system applications in technology labs
Learn from Optiver’s dedicated technology education team, who will provide tailored guidance and support throughout the week
Engage with Optiver engineers and leaders through Q&A panels and networking opportunities to help you build meaningful connections within the industry

Qualification

Coding skillsComputer Science degreeProblem-solving skillsComputer Engineering degreeAnalytical thinkingCuriosity

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You're an undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
On-track to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028
Available to attend the program in Chicago Sunday, March 22- Friday night, March 27
A curious and analytical thinker who asks ‘why' before accepting ‘what'
Motivated to explore how technology powers modern markets

Benefits

Daily breakfast
Lunch
Coffee
Smoothies
Fully-covered accommodation
Travel expenses
Optiver-covered flights
Living accommodations
Commuting stipends
Office perks
Social events
Clubs

Company

Optiver

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Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.optiver.com

H1B Sponsorship

Optiver has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
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Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
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