Software Engineer Internship (2025 Start)
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Intern at Optiver, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced engineers and traders to build real-world applications. This internship is designed to give you hands-on experience in developing and optimizing systems that are crucial to our trading operations. You will be involved in projects that push the boundaries of performance and efficiency, allowing you to see your contributions in real-time as you test and ship your code to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Deep Dive into Trading Fundamentals: Learn about theoretical concepts, financial markets, strategies, and cutting-edge technology.
- Collaborate with Senior Engineers and Traders: Work closely with your mentors to design, develop, test, and deploy your code.
- Tackle Complex Problems: Enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills by addressing real-world challenges.
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive internship compensation package.
- Travel and Accommodation: Optiver covers flights and accommodations for the duration of the internship.
- Office Perks: Benefit from breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, and Friday afternoon drinks.
- Social and Leisure Activities: Participate in sports and leisure activities, along with social events organized exclusively for interns.
Who You Are
- Education: Penultimate year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- Skills: Proficient in C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of computer architecture and system operations.
- Attributes: Passionate about clean code and well-architected systems, with an entrepreneurial attitude and interest in the financial industry.
- Mindset: Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, able to work closely with other developers, traders, and business operations.
Diversity and Inclusion
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are open to requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Application Process
Please note that we accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and were unsuccessful, you can reapply once the next recruitment season begins in 2025.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Highly competitive internship compensation package
- Optiver-covered flights and accommodations
- Extensive office perks including breakfast and lunch
- World-class barista coffee
- Friday afternoon drinks
- Sports and leisure activities
- Social events for interns
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