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Software Developer Intern

Optiver is a global proprietary trading firm and market maker, including an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Optiver

Optiver (optiver.com) is an Amsterdam-headquartered global proprietary trading firm and options market maker with an active digital-assets business (24/7 crypto options/spot market making, hiring crypto traders).

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Candidate Availability

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

An 8-week internship involving software development for financial market systems, quantitative trading, machine learning, simulation, and AI. Interns receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to production systems.

Requirements

  • Graduating in 2028 or after September 2027
  • Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a similar technical degree
  • Knowledge of object-oriented design and development
  • Experience with C++, C#, Python, or Java
  • Understanding of machine learning and deep learning concepts
  • Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar deep learning frameworks
  • Interest in trading or quantitative finance

Responsibilities

  • Develop applications for financial market systems
  • Manage projects from end to end
  • Work with complex codebases
  • Contribute to production systems
  • Solve trading and IT problems
  • Build compute platforms and libraries for machine learning model training and simulation
  • Apply AI technology to quantitative trading problems

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Flights and accommodation covered for the internship
  • Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities
  • Gym membership
  • Weekly in-house chair massages
  • Daily breakfast and lunch
  • In-house barista
  • Regular social events
  • Potential offer to return as a Graduate Software Developer

Hiring Process

Apply via the form and submit a resume and an optional cover letter in English. Applications are limited to one per role per year.