2027 Shanghai FPGA Developer Summer Internship

About the role

Optiver’s eight-week Shanghai internship offers FPGA development experience in quantitative trading. Interns work with experienced hardware engineers on latency-critical systems, real-time market applications, RTL development, and trading infrastructure. The programme includes technical training, mentorship, trader education, and potential progression to a Graduate FPGA Developer role.

Responsibilities

• Design accurate, efficient FPGA systems that respond to financial markets in real time.
• Improve trading infrastructure using current FPGA devices, development tools, and engineering techniques.
• Develop RTL code and test benches using VHDL and SystemVerilog.
• Explore machine learning, data communication, and processing technologies to optimise trading systems.

Training and Development

• Complete world-class engineering training led by Optiver’s in-house education team.
• Receive guidance from a dedicated mentor and an experienced FPGA developer.
• Attend technical and soft-skills workshops, plus training covering trading fundamentals and Optiver’s business.

Internship Benefits

• Receive a highly competitive remuneration package for the internship.
• Optiver covers flights and accommodation throughout the internship.
• Access training, mentorship, personal development opportunities, and collaboration with experienced peers.
• Receive gym membership, weekly chair massages, daily meals, and in-house barista services.
• Participate in regular social events during the internship.

Application

• Submit a resume in English; a cover letter is optional.
• Apply through the online application form for the Shanghai position.
• Only one application per role is accepted each year; unsuccessful applicants may reapply in 2027.