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Programme
Internship
Location
London
Duration
Ten weeks
About the role
This ten-week London internship offers computer science students the opportunity to build, test, and ship software for Optiver’s real-time trading environment. Interns receive engineering mentorship, learn trading fundamentals, solve performance and reliability challenges, and may receive a full-time offer after graduation based on performance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and ship software alongside senior engineers and traders.
- Enhance trading systems by solving complex, real-world performance and efficiency challenges.
- Collaborate with engineers, traders, and researchers to understand requirements and improve systems quickly.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through live trading technology projects.
Program and Benefits
- Receive mentorship from Optiver engineers throughout the ten-week internship.
- Build knowledge of trading fundamentals, financial markets, strategies, and supporting technology.
- Receive competitive internship compensation, accommodation, office meals, coffee, and social activities.
- Potentially receive a full-time offer in London or Amsterdam after completing studies.
Requirements
- Be a penultimate-year Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent student graduating in 2028.
- Be proficient in C++, Python, or Java, with strong computer architecture and systems knowledge.
- Demonstrate an analytical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial attitude.
- Show interest in financial markets, clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement.
- Work effectively with engineers, traders, and business operations colleagues.
- Have UK right to work for the full London Summer 2027 Internship; sponsorship is unavailable.
Application Process
- Apply through the online form with a CV in English; applications by email are not accepted.
- If shortlisted, complete the online assessment within seven days of receiving it.
- Applicants who completed an Optiver technology assessment or interview within eight months cannot reapply yet.