FPGA Developer Internship - 2026-27

Join Optiver as a FPGA Developer Intern and work on latency-critical applications that contribute to our trading success. You'll be paired with a seasoned FPGA developer and receive training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.

Requirements

• Led by our in-house education team, you'll delve into advanced engineering concepts and lead innovative projects.
• Designing highly accurate and efficient systems that respond to the financial markets in real time.
• Accelerating network infrastructure and trading systems using the latest devices, tools, and techniques.
• Developing rigorous test benches using a combination of VHDL and System Verilog.
• Exploring new mechanisms for faster data communication/processing to accelerate network infrastructure and trading systems.
• 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.

Benefits

• A highly competitive remuneration package.
• Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship.
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals.
• Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.
• Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and in-house barista.
• Regular social events.