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