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2027 Shanghai Performance Researcher Summer Internship

Optiver · Shanghai, China

Posted 9 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
9 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 Performance Researcher Intern, you will tackle complex, data-driven challenges in a tech-driven trading environment. Your role will involve investigating execution-performance issues, analyzing market and system data, and collaborating with traders and engineers to enhance trading execution. Throughout the 8-week internship, you will gain insights into quantitative trading and develop practical skills, with the potential for a return offer as a Graduate Performance Researcher if you excel.

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

  • University student graduating in 2028 or after September 2027
  • Pursuing or recently completed a technical degree such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic or Communication Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong foundations in computer systems and quantitative reasoning
  • Proficient in Python and data-analysis skills
  • Curious, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
  • Evidence of technical depth through research, projects, or internships

Nice to have

  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with C++
  • Experience with large-scale data tools

What you get

  • Highly competitive remuneration package
  • Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista
  • Regular social events

Worth weighing

  • Internship duration is only 8 weeks
  • No specific salary figures listed
  • Competitive environment may be demanding

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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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