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Internship
postgraduate degree
Competitive Remuneration Package, Flights And Accommodation, Training, Mentorship, Personal Development Opportunities, Gym Membership
Posted 25d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Leverage AI and deep learning technologies to develop innovative strategies and real-world solutions for global financial markets. Collaborate with researchers and traders to optimize productivity and solve large-scale computational challenges.
Requirements
Requires PhD students graduating in or after 2027 in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Must have advanced knowledge of neural networks, proficiency in Python, and experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Full job description
As a Machine Learning Modelling Engineer, you’ll harness your understanding of AI and deep learning to generate impactful insights and drive innovative new strategies that have the potential to transform global financial markets.
Your intellectual creativity won’t just be theoretical; you’ll get to turn your cutting-edge ideas into real-world solutions that contribute towards our trading success.
You’ll join a team of experienced engineers, who will provide you with guidance and support throughout the program, enabling you to make an impact from the early stages of your Optiver career.
By the end of the internship, you'll have deepened your understanding of the quantitative trading industry. Plus, if you've excelled over the summer, you'll receive an offer to return as Graduate Machine Learning Modelling Engineer.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
During the internship, you will have the opportunity to:
Leverage AI and deep learning technologies to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Collaborate closely with researchers and traders on new experiments, capabilities and data sources.
Design and implement improvements to optimise researcher productivity and quality.
Blend your own development expertise with the best open-source frameworks and tools.
Utilise computing infrastructure to solve substantial challenges in computational and data scale.
Drive experimental rigour through repeatable processes on assured data.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
A highly competitive remuneration package.
Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship.
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista.
Regular social events.
WHO YOU ARE:
PhD students who are graduating in or after 2027.
Studying a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, with a strong focus on machine learning or deep learning.
You’ll have an advanced understanding of neural networks and related machine learning technologies, with experience in implementing and training complex deep learning models.
Proven experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc.
Deep understanding of the principles, theories and concepts underlying machine learning and deep learning technologies, including the design and implementation of neural networks.
Strong programming skills in Python, familiar with data engineering tools and principles.
Experience with GPUs and other hardware accelerators for deep learning.
Excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Outstanding communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work on one of the most exciting trading floors in mainland China, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via the form below.
In your application, please submit the following materials in English:
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.
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 2027.
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A global technology- and research-driven trading firm where ideas become breakthroughs in global markets.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Amsterdam
LinkedIn followers
282,299
At Optiver, we continuously quote buy and sell prices across financial markets, using our own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity at scale across products, venues and market conditions.
We are a global company with offices in Amsterdam, Sydney, Chicago, Austin, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, New York, and Singapore.
Offices: Strawinskylaan 3095, Amsterdam, 1077ZX, NL · 275 Kent Street, Level 32, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 1568 Century Avenue, 35F, China Fortune Tower, Shanghai , 200122, CN · 1 Connaught Rd Central, Suites 3206-09, 32F, Hong Kong, HK
A global technology- and research-driven trading firm where ideas become breakthroughs in global markets.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Amsterdam
LinkedIn followers
282,299
At Optiver, we continuously quote buy and sell prices across financial markets, using our own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity at scale across products, venues and market conditions.
We are a global company with offices in Amsterdam, Sydney, Chicago, Austin, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, New York, and Singapore.
Offices: Strawinskylaan 3095, Amsterdam, 1077ZX, NL · 275 Kent Street, Level 32, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · 130 East Randolph Street, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60601, US · 1568 Century Avenue, 35F, China Fortune Tower, Shanghai , 200122, CN · 1 Connaught Rd Central, Suites 3206-09, 32F, Hong Kong, HK