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AI Engineer

Optiver

EngineeringAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsApply directly

About the role

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you’ll design, build, and deploy sophisticated agents that orchestrate data, workflows, and decisions across the firm. You’ll own the full lifecycle—from rapid prototyping through production rollout—while always tying technical choices back to clear business outcomes. If you can translate strategy into code, measure impact in dollars (or hours saved), and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop robust AI agents using Python

Integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise systems

Understand the landscape of 3rd party models, their strengths and weaknesses

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and deliver effective agents

Maintain a platform for the evaluation of agents

Produce high-quality, unit-tested code and uphold consistent style and documentation through code reviews and CI/CD practices

Troubleshoot and debug AI systems to ensure optimal performance

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Minimum of 6 years professional experience in developing python applications

Deep familiarity with Python 3.x, including advanced features (asyncio, type hints, context managers)

Solid understanding of software design patterns, object‐oriented design, and modular architecture

Excellent knowledge of Python, common AI/ML libraries and integration with 3rd party services

Some commercial or open source experience in developing AI agents with any of the well-known services

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

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. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool

The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries

25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards

Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses

Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks

Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events

Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

HOW TO APPLY

Are you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe?

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

Please note:

We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role

We cannot accept applications via email’

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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