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With no external clients, we operate in a fast feedback, quick release environment. \nAs a FPGA Developer Intern at Optiver, you’ll work alongside experienced hardware engineers to ensure we have the fastest and most reliable trading systems in the industry. You’ll constantly be innovating with new technology in the hardware space, ensuring our latency is optimised to nanoseconds.\nBy the end of the 8-week internship, you’ll have deepened your understanding of how technology is used in the quantitative trading industry. Plus, if you’ve excelled over the summer, you’ll receive an offer to return as a Graduate FPGA Developer.\nWhat you’ll do:\nLed by our in-house education team that consists of ex-traders and engineers, you’ll delve into advanced engineering concepts and lead innovative projects, during our world-class training program. In just a few weeks, you’ll develop latency-critical applications that contribute towards our trading success.\nDuring the internship, you will be paired with one of Optiver’s seasoned FPGA developers, providing you exposure to a variety of areas, including:\nDesigning highly accurate and efficient systems that respond to the financial markets in real time.\n\nImproving infrastructure and trading systems using the latest FPGA devices, tools and techniques.\n\nDeveloping rigorous RTL codes or test benches using a combination of VHDL and System Verilog.\n\nInvestigate and explore innovative machine learning algorithms and cutting-edge data communication/processing technologies to optimize and enhance existing trading systems.\n\nAside from technical skills, our dedicated education team will also work with you on your development, including: \nWorkshops on a variety of tech-based topics, along with soft skills to support your holistic growth as a developer.\n\nA dedicated mentor who will guide you through our development process and how our trading systems work.\n\nTrader 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 the early stages of your Optiver career.\n\nWhat you’ll get:\nYou’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the most complex problems in the financial markets.\nIn addition, you’ll receive:\nA highly competitive remuneration package.\n\nOptiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship.\n\nThe opportunity to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.\n\nTraining, mentorship and personal development opportunities.\n\nGym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages.\n\nDaily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista.\n\nRegular social events. \n\nWho you are:\nMasters or PhD Students who are graduating in 2028 or after 2027 September.\n\nStudying an Electronic/ Electrical Engineering/ Microelectronics/ Computer Science or similarly technical degree.\n\nFamiliar with Xilinx or Intel FPGA device architecture, design flows, tools, and digital logic design concepts.\n\nFamiliar with HDL languages: VHDL and/or Verilog as well as some experience with Python and/or C++.\n\nKnowledgeable about Linux commands and scripts.\n\nUnderstand network protocols: Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP.\n\nDeeply passionate about technology, particularly FPGA hardware, and have a range of out-of-classroom projects or activities to prove it.\n\nTeam players who love working with like-minded peers and are always looking to learn and improve.\n\nInterested in the trading/quantitative finance industry (previous knowledge is not required). \n\nHow to apply:\nDon’t miss your chance to accelerate your career and thrive on one of the most dynamic trading floors in mainland China. Apply now via the form below.\nIn your application, please submit the following materials in English:\nResume\n\nCover letter (optional)\n\nQuestions? Please email .\nWe 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-apply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.\nDiversity statement\nOptiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.\nPrivacy disclaimer\nOptiver 重视个人信息的保护。请您在提供个人信息给我们之前，认真阅读Optiver China Privacy Notice, 了解我们如何收集及处理您的个人信息。\nPersonal information protection is of utmost importance to Optiver. 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