Software Engineer Intern
Optiver is a global proprietary trading firm and market maker, including an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
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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About the Role
You will build, test and ship software for a real-time trading environment during a ten-week internship. You will work with mentors, senior engineers and traders to develop production code, solve engineering problems, improve system performance and learn how requirements and feedback shape software systems.
Requirements
- Penultimate-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028
- Proficiency in C++, Python or Java
- Understanding of computer architecture and system operations
- Interest in the financial industry
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Right to work in the UK for the full internship duration
Responsibilities
- Build a foundation in trading fundamentals
- Design, develop, test and ship code to production
- Enhance trading systems
- Solve complex real-world engineering problems
- Work with engineers and traders to understand requirements
- Respond to feedback and improve systems
Benefits
- Highly competitive internship compensation package
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch
- Sports and leisure activities
- Social events
