Software Developer Intern

Join Optiver as a Software Developer Intern

Optiver is seeking passionate and analytical minds to join our renowned internship program. As a Software Developer Intern, you will be part of a 12-week program designed to equip you with practical skills, invaluable knowledge, and technical tools that will set you up for success in the world of software development and trading.

What You’ll Do

• Ownership of Critical Projects: From the start, you will take ownership of projects that are crucial to our trading success. This includes developing ultra-low latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders, and fine-tuning our automated trading strategies and pricing models.
• Fast-Paced Development Cycle: Experience the excitement of a fast-paced development cycle, where you will test and ship your code to production. You could be working on a change to a trading system in the morning and see it running live in the afternoon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with traders and other developers to identify and solve problems that make a tangible impact on the business.

Who You Are

• Problem Solver: You are insatiably curious and driven to succeed, with a keen interest in creating high-performing, low latency designs.
• Passionate About Technology: You have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities that demonstrate your passion for technology, particularly software development.
• Team Player: Excited to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry, with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable about object-oriented design and development concepts, with experience in C++, C#, Java, or Rust.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a rewarding environment with competitive pay.
• Training and Development: Benefit from training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.
• Wellness and Social Activities: Access to gym membership, weekly in-house chair massages, daily breakfast, lunch, and an in-house barista, along with regular social events.
• Accommodation and Travel: Accommodation for the entirety of the internship, and flights where necessary.

Eligibility

• Education: A penultimate or pre-penultimate university student studying Computer Science, Software/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering, or a similarly technical degree.
• Work Rights: An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or able to provide evidence of full working rights.

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Join us and be part of a team that is passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Apply now to express your interest in our Software Developer Internship and be the first to know when our career opportunities re-open.