Software Engineer Internship (2027 Start)

Who you are

Penultimate-year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with the ability to work full time upon graduation in 2028

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

Proficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations

Have an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industry

An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills

Able to work closely with other engineers, traders and business operations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the London Summer 2027 Internship.

For this internship, Optiver is unable to provide visa sponsorship, visa extension support, or other immigration support.

Any offer will be conditional on satisfactory right-to-work verification before the internship begins

How to Apply: Apply directly via the form below for the position of Software Engineer Intern.

Please provide us with a CV in English.

Unfortunately we cannot accept applications via email for data protection reasons.

If your application is selected to proceed to the next round, you will be required to complete online assessments.

By submitting your application you are confirming that you will be able to take the assessment within 7 days.

Kindly note that we do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.

If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via the contact form

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via the contact form, selecting "Reasonable Adjustments" as the subject of your inquiry.

For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our FAQs.

For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).

Optiver has a global application re-apply policy for our intern and graduate roles.

If you have completed an online assessment or interviewed for a technology graduate or internship role at any Optiver location in the past 8 months, please note that you are not yet eligible to reapply.

We welcome you to re-apply after the 8-month cool off period.