Software Developer Internship 2026-27

AsaSoftware DeveloperInternat Optiveryoullwork alongside experienced engineers to develop innovative solutions thatenable us torespondto the financial markets at lightning-fast speeds.In just a few weeks youcoulddevelop latency-critical applications that contribute towards our trading success.

By the end of the 10-week internshipyoullhave deepened your understanding ofhowtechnology isused inthe quantitative trading industry. Plus ifyouveexcelled over the summeryoullreceive an offer to return as a GraduateSoftware Developer.

Whatyoulldo

Led by our in-house education team that consists offormertraders and engineersyoulldelve intoadvancedengineering ultra-low latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders or fine-tuning our automated trading strategies and pricing modelsyoullwork closely withtradersand otherengineerstobuildsimple well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business.

Youllexperience the excitement of a fast-paced development cycle owning a tight feedback looptestingand shipping your code to production. You could be working on a change to a trading system in the morning and see it run livebythe afternoon.No two days are the same anditsup to you and your team todrive our successin theever-evolving capital markets.

Aside from technical skills ourdedicatededucationteamwill also work with you on your development including:

• Workshops on a variety of tech-based topics along with soft skills to support your holistic growth as a developer.

• A dedicated mentor who will guide you through our development process and how our trading systems work.

• Trader training to get you up to speed on our business. This helps you understand the fundamentals of trading enabling you to make an impact from theearly stagesof your Optiver career.

Find your niche in technology

We offer a range of opportunities in our technology teams.Discover the exciting projects that you could work on during yourinternship.

• Read Nicoles storyon working in ourStatistical and Index Arbitrage team to develop position-taking strategies that predict price moves.

• Read Brendas storyon delivering low-latency high-throughput systems that improve our connectivity to the financial market.

• Read Richards storyon navigating the world of automated trading systems that make trading decisions.

• Read Marcus storyon working in the risk and treasury team where hemonitorssystems that manage and mitigate risk (e.g. trading risk).

• Read Lenas storyon production engineering where they build tools and systems that enable us to trade smoothly.

Whatyoullget

Youlljoin a culture of collaboration and excellence whereyoullbesurrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvementyoullthrive in a supportive high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues working collectively to tackle themost complexproblems in the financial markets.

In additionyoullreceive:

• A highly competitiveremunerationpackage.

• Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship.

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.

• Trainingmentorshipand personal development opportunities.

• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.

• Daily breakfastlunchand in-house barista.

• Regular social events.

Who you are

• A penultimate university student.If you are a pre-penultimate university student discover our2026FutureFocusprogram.

• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen Australian Permanent Resident or able to provide evidence of full working rights.

• Studying a Computer Science Software/Electrical/MechatronicEngineeringor similarlytechnical degree.

• Problem solver whowill enjoybuilding high-performing low latency designs that criticallyimpacttrading success.

• Curious to learn and comfortable exploring complex technical ideas.

• Have a range of out-of-classroom projects or extra-curricular activities thatdemonstratesyour passion in technology particularly software development.

• Excited to work alongside the best developers and traders in the industry with the humility to continually upskill and improve yourself.

• Knowledgeable about object-orientated design and development concepts (experience with C Java or Python isrequiredfor our technical assessment).

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates fromallbackgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can bestdemonstrateyour abilities.

QuestionsGet in touch withthe teamat.

We accept one application per role per year. If you have previously applied to this position during this season and have been unsuccessful you can re-applywhenthe next recruitment season begins in 2027.

Required Experience:

Intern