Optiver is looking to solve trading problems and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of their systems by hiring Software Engineer Interns to build real-world applications that power a global trading firm.
Requirements
- Proficient in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
- Strong engineering instincts
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
Responsibilities
- Build real-world applications that power a global trading firm.
- Contribute to meaningful projects solving trading problems.
- Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of our systems.
- See your code hit production in real time.
- Develop, test, and ship your code to production.
- Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Write clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement.
Other
- A student pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- On track to graduate between December 2026 to June 2027, with junior standing or higher
- Passionate for writing clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
- Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and curious about how tech powers the financial industry
- A natural problem-solver with a sharp, analytical approach to tackling challenges
- A collaborative teammate comfortable working with developers, traders and business teams
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
- A highly-competitive internship compensation package
- Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
- 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 reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2026.
