Optiver
Posted 95 days agoVerified live 6h ago
Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027 - Chicago)
Brief overview
Chicago, ILIn-person
Undergrad juniorOr in progress
$80k/yrStated minimum
Sponsors visasStated in posting
62 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
7 green cardsCertified filings
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.62H-1B approved
100%approval rate
33new H-1B hires
7PERM certified
$175,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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202526
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
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202513
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
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Job description
Summary
Optiver is a leading technology- and research-driven trading firm, seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role involves building real-world applications, collaborating with engineers and traders, and tackling complex problems to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Deep dive into trading fundamentals, from theoretical concepts to financial markets, strategies, AI-enabled tools and cutting-edge technology
- Collaborate closely with best-in-class engineers, traders, and business teams to develop, test, and ship your code to production
- Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Push your limits and accelerate your growth in a fascinating and high-performing environment
Skills
- A student pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- On track to graduate between December 2027 to June 2028, with junior standing or higher
- Passionate for writing clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
- Proficient in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
- A student with strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and curious about how tech powers the financial industry
- A natural problem-solver with a sharp, analytical approach to tackling challenges
- A collaborative teammate comfortable working with developers, traders and business teams
Qualifications
Must Haves
- A student pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- On track to graduate between December 2027 to June 2028, with junior standing or higher
- Passionate for writing clean code, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
- Proficient in coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java
- A student with strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and curious about how tech powers the financial industry
- A natural problem-solver with a sharp, analytical approach to tackling challenges
- A collaborative teammate comfortable working with developers, traders and business teams
Benefits
- Optiver is supportive of US immigration sponsorship for this role.
- Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
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