Low-Latency Trading Software Intern (Flights & Housing Paid)

NWU; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flights and accommodation covered

Training & mentorship

Daily meals & wellness perks

Job summary

Optiver is offering a Software Developer Intern position in Sydney, Australia, designed to immerse you in the world of quantitative trading. You’ll work with experienced engineers to build latency-critical components and contribute to trading strategies and pricing models.

During the 10-week program, you’ll receive dedicated mentoring, hands-on projects, and exposure to real trading systems. A potential offer to return as a Graduate Software Developer awaits high performers.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year student pursuing a Computer Science or related technical degree.
• Strong coding skills in C++, Java or Python.
• Interest in low-latency and high-performance software development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to latency-sensitive trading software and protocols.
• Collaborate with engineers and traders to implement features quickly.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment to production.
• Engage in a structured training program with mentorship and feedback.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Problem solving

Education

Penultimate year student in CS or related field

Job description

Optiver is offering a Software Developer Intern position in Sydney, Australia, designed to immerse you in the world of quantitative trading. You’ll work with experienced engineers to build latency-critical components and contribute to trading strategies and pricing models.

During the 10-week program, you’ll receive dedicated mentoring, hands-on projects, and exposure to real trading systems. A potential offer to return as a Graduate Software Developer awaits high performers.