C++ Developer Intern — Trading Tech (Paid, Mentorship)

Geneva Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva Trading in Chicago invites ambitious students to join our core development team as a C++/Software Engineering Intern for a 10-week, full-time paid program next summer. You will design solutions for complex problems and gain hands-on experience in the trading industry with mentorship from industry pros.

You'll work on large data sets, contribute to the proprietary trading platform, and learn modern tools including AI-assisted coding help.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in CS or a related field.
• Strong C++ programming and design skills.
• Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms.
• Understanding of OOP concepts and multi-threaded apps.
• Exposure to TCP/IP networking is a plus.
• Curiosity, initiative, and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions under senior guidance.
• Work with large data sets and research techniques to solve problems with various teams.
• Leverage AI coding tools to accelerate feature development and testing.
• Communicate ideas clearly and incorporate feedback for collaboration.

Skills

C++ programming

Data structures

Algorithms

Object-oriented programming

Networking (TCP/IP)

Multithreading

Curiosity & initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or adjacent field

Tools

Claude Code

Job description

Geneva Trading in Chicago invites ambitious students to join our core development team as a C++/Software Engineering Intern for a 10-week, full-time paid program next summer. You will design solutions for complex problems and gain hands-on experience in the trading industry with mentorship from industry pros.

You'll work on large data sets, contribute to the proprietary trading platform, and learn modern tools including AI-assisted coding help.