Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2025 – Chicago)

Optiver•Chicago, IL

20 days ago

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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

Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets
A highly-competitive internship compensation package
Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations and commuting stipends (where applicable)
Office perks, including daily breakfast and lunch, social events and clubs

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work side-by-side with your mentor and teammates to build real-world applications
You will work on projects that further develop and optimize our systems and see contributions in real-time – testing and shipping your code to production
Mentored by Optiver engineers, you will play a key role in advancing our world-class trading systems, working on projects that push the boundaries of performance and efficiency
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 your code to production
Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Profiling and optimizing our software and systems
Developing real use-case applications
Building tools using vast data sets
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers

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