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Original Job Post

Optiver · 2 days ago

Software Engineer Intern

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern Level

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Comp. & Benefits

Insider Connection @Optiver

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Responsibilities

Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, strategies, and cutting-edge technology.

Work closely with senior Engineers and Traders to develop, test, and ship code to production.

Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Profiling and optimizing software and systems.

Developing real use-case applications.

Building tools using vast data sets.

Qualification

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C++PythonJavaComputer Science FundamentalsCoding Languages ProficiencyEngineering AbilityFinancial Industry InterestProblem-SolvingAnalytical MindsetEntrepreneurial Attitude

Required

A student working toward a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering between December 2025 and June 2026

Passionate for clean code, simple, well-architected systems and continuous improvement

A proficiency in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java

Strong engineering ability and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals

Have an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industry

An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills

Able to work closely with developers, traders and business operations

Benefits

Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations and commuting stipends (where applicable)

Office perks, including daily breakfast and lunch, social events and clubs

Company

Optiver

Glassdoor

3.7

Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.

Founded in 1986

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.optiver.com

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