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Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027 - Chicago)

Optiver · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Optiver 's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Optiver 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Optiver
high
141 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
2026-09-27

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 Engineer Intern at Optiver, you will collaborate with a mentor and team to develop real-world applications that enhance trading performance and reliability. You will engage in meaningful projects that involve coding, testing, and deploying software in a fast-paced environment, while gaining insights into trading fundamentals and cutting-edge AI technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to see your contributions directly impact production systems in the financial markets.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • On track to graduate between December 2027 to June 2028, with junior standing or higher
  • Proficient in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
  • Strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Passionate about writing clean code and well-architected systems
  • Collaborative teammate comfortable working with developers, traders, and business teams

What you get

  • Highly-competitive internship compensation package
  • Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends
  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the technology stack used
  • Internship duration and specific project details are not mentioned
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • Opportunity to work in a competitive environment may be challenging for some

Summarised from Optiver 's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Optiver on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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