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Graduate FPGA Engineer (2027 Start)

Optiver · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
Optiver 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Optiver 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Optiver
high
127 stale, 3 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
222 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Optiver 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Optiver .

About this role

As a Graduate FPGA Engineer at Optiver, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop high-speed hardware designs that enhance network infrastructure and trading systems. Your role involves researching low-latency techniques, integrating new platforms, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex business challenges in financial markets. You will also participate in a comprehensive training program to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Optiver as an employer.

What you need

  • University degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar
  • Graduating between August 2024 and August 2027
  • Maximum of 3 years of work experience
  • Academic design experience with FPGAs or ASICs
  • Academic experience in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
  • Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn

What you get

  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • 25 paid vacation days in the first year, increasing to 30 from the second year
  • Training opportunities
  • Discounts on health benefits
  • Fully paid first-class commuting expenses
  • Extensive office perks including meals and leisure activities

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary information provided
  • Role is targeted at recent graduates, limiting experience level
  • Focus on academic experience may not appeal to those with extensive professional backgrounds

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Listed by Optiver on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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