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Career Kickstarter: Women in Tech 2027

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OptiverAmsterdamOn-siteVolunteer29 Sept 2026

Optiver's Career Kickstarter: Women in Tech is a five-day, on-site program in Amsterdam designed to transition female-identifying engineering students and graduates into a career in tech. Participants gain hands-on technical skills, network with leading engineers, and top performers may receive a direct offer for a Graduate Software Engineer role.

What you'll do

  • Participate in technical skills workshops to enhance coding abilities
  • Attend women-led panels for career insights
  • Engage in networking events with peers and professionals

What you need

Must-have

C++PythonJavaAI toolsClean codeWell-architected systemsOptimized workflows

Soft skills

CuriosityCollaborationProblem-solvingProactiveEntrepreneurial attitudeWillingness to learn
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