2026 Shanghai FPGA Developer Summer Internship
OptiverShanghai, China
Posted December 28, 2025
Internship
About the Company
Optiver is a high-performing environment with a culture of collaboration and excellence, driven by a passion for continuous improvement.
Job Description
At Optiver, FPGAs play a critical role in executing successful trades. As a FPGA Developer Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced hardware engineers to ensure we have the fastest and most reliable trading systems in the industry.
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
- Improving infrastructure and trading systems using the latest FPGA devices, tools and techniques
- Developing rigorous RTL codes or test benches using a combination of VHDL and System Verilog
- Investigate and explore innovative machine learning algorithms and cutting-edge data communication/processing technologies
Benefits
- A highly competitive remuneration package
- Optiver-covered flights and accommodation for the duration of the internship
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Gym membership, plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Daily breakfast, lunch and in-house barista
- Regular social events