Software Engineer Internship (2027 Start)
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work side-by-side with your mentor and teammates to build software for Optiver's real-time trading environment. You will work on projects that further develop and optimize trading systems, testing and shipping code with guidance from experienced engineers.
During the ten-week internship, you will:
- Build a strong foundation in trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts and financial markets to strategies and technology
- Work closely with senior engineers and traders to design, develop, test, and ship code to production
- Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Learn how engineers collaborate with traders and researchers to understand requirements and improve systems quickly
Based on your performance during the internship, you could receive an offer to join the firm full-time after your studies in either the London or Amsterdam office.
Requirements
- Penultimate-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with the ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028
- Passionate for clean code, simple, well-architected systems and continuous improvement
- Proficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations
- Have an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industry
- An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work closely with other engineers, traders and business operations
- Please provide us with a CV in English
- By submitting your application you are confirming that you will be able to take the assessment within 7 days
- If you have completed an online assessment or interviewed for a technology graduate or internship role at any Optiver location in the past 8 months, please note that you are not yet eligible to reapply
What You'll Get
- A highly competitive internship compensation package
- Optiver-covered flights and accommodation in the city centre for the duration of the internship
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, bi-weekly massages, Friday afternoon drinks, a bicycle to explore Amsterdam and much more
- The opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities, along with social events exclusively organised for your intern cohort
- A culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers, in a supportive, high-performing environment