Optiver

Software Engineer Internship (2027 Start)

Optiver · London, England, United Kingdom

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
Optiver 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Optiver 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Optiver
high
127 stale, 3 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
222 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Optiver 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Optiver .

About this role

As a Software Engineering Intern at Optiver, you will collaborate with mentors and teammates to develop software for real-time trading systems. Your role will involve designing, coding, testing, and deploying solutions while tackling complex engineering challenges in a dynamic financial environment. Throughout the ten-week internship, you will gain insights into trading fundamentals and enhance your problem-solving skills, with the potential for a full-time offer based on your performance.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Optiver as an employer.

What you need

  • Penultimate-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028
  • Proficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
  • Strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations
  • Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship

Nice to have

  • Passionate for clean code and well-architected systems
  • Entrepreneurial attitude and interest in the financial industry
  • Ability to work closely with other engineers, traders, and business operations

What you get

  • Highly competitive internship compensation package
  • Accommodation included
  • Extensive office perks including breakfast and lunch
  • World-class barista coffee
  • Opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities
  • Social events

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Internship requires right-to-work verification with no visa sponsorship available
  • Performance during the internship may lead to a full-time offer, but this is not guaranteed

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Listed by Optiver on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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