Low-Latency Trading Software Engineer Intern

Belvederetrading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BTU program access

On-site in Chicago

Job summary

Belvedere Trading in Chicago offers a Software Engineer Intern role open to college juniors. You will work directly with engineers to contribute to low-latency, high-performance trading systems and participate in all stages of the development lifecycle.

The BTU program provides in-house learning and development, with opportunities to design, implement, and debug complex trading applications while learning the fundamentals of trading.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree in CS/SE while interning.
• Interest in finance and trading; enthusiasm for tech.
• Experience with OO languages (C++, C#, Java) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with full-time engineers to design and debug trading applications.
• Participate in all phases of software development from design to testing to deployment.
• Communicate progress and blockers to project managers and team leads.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Education

CS/SE major

Tools

Object-oriented design

Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.

High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success.

At Belvedere Trading, our pragmatic Software Engineer Interns work directly with full-time Software Engineers and other interns to develop our low latency, high-performance, proprietary trading systems. Theyparticipatein all aspects of our software development lifecycle, from design to testing to deployment, and have both a love of technology and a demonstrated interest in the financial markets. We are looking for college juniors who fit this bill.

Don’tknow a lot about finance or trading? No sweat.BelvedereTrading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.

• Collaborate – Work in a collaborative team environment which encourages constant learning and innovation from all levels of the company to build the future of technology and finance

• BTU – Participate in our in-house learning and development curriculum via peer-lead lectures to obtain knowledge about the fundamentals of trading and our proprietary trading systems

• Partner with team members to design, implement, and debug complex trading applications, ensure our software meets requirements, and is testable

• Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies

• High performer – Experience developing efficient, user-friendly, extensible programs, preferably with an object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java

• Ownership – Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

• Intellectual curiosity and passion – Desire to continuously learn in a team environment, solve challenging problems and learn quickly

• Strong Communication – Effectively communicate project updates to teammates and product managers

• AI Fluency – Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgement and critical thinking

• Ability to live in Chicagoand attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2027

• Graduation date of December 2027/Spring 2028

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer.

We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values:Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse.We live and breathe these values every day.

Compliance

For our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out [e-mail].

Work Schedule:Regularand reliableattendanceduring standard business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion

Amount of Travel Required:None

Sponsorship: Yes