Software Engineer Intern (+PPO)

Optiver; London; On-site; NOK 225,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Optiver seeks a London Summer 2027 Intern for a role blending software engineering with financial industry insight. You will collaborate with engineers, traders, and business operations to deliver clean, well-architected systems.

Eligibility includes penultimate-year study in CS/CE, ability to work full-time post-graduation, and UK right-to-work for the internship duration. Visa sponsorship is not provided, and data protections govern application submissions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing penultimate year in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficient in C++, Python, or Java.
• Strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and interest in the financial industry.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with engineers, traders, and business operations.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Job description

Batch: 2028.

Eligibility

• Penultimate-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the London Summer 2027 Internship.
• Optiver is unable to provide visa sponsorship, visa extension support, or other immigration support for this internship.
• Offer is conditional on satisfactory right-to-work verification before the internship begins.

Requirements

• Passion for clean code, simple and well-architected systems, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
• Strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and interest in the financial industry.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with engineers, traders, and business operations.

Note: Visa support provided. Applications via email are not accepted due to data protection reasons.