Optiver

Software Engineer Internship (2027 Start)

Optiver · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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 the real-time trading environment. Your role will involve working on projects that enhance system performance and reliability, while gaining insights into trading fundamentals and collaborating with engineers and traders. This ten-week internship offers hands-on experience in tackling complex engineering challenges in the financial markets.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
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
  • Passionate for clean code and well-architected systems
  • Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Entrepreneurial attitude
  • Interest in the financial industry

What you get

  • Highly competitive internship compensation package
  • Optiver-covered flights and accommodation in the city centre
  • Extensive office perks including meals and beverages
  • Bi-weekly massages
  • Friday afternoon drinks
  • Bicycle to explore Amsterdam

Worth weighing

  • Internship duration is ten weeks
  • Performance during the internship may lead to a full-time offer
  • No salary figures provided
  • Application requires completion of online assessments within 7 days

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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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