Software Engineer Intern - AI-Driven Trading Tools

CTC Campus - External, Not Advertised; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,256 - 176,383; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing in downtown Chicago

Free breakfast, lunch and snacks

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites you to join as a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Chicago. You will learn and contribute on one of our technology teams, delivering code that touches pricing, risk, and trading tools in a fast-paced environment.

You'll gain hands-on experience with languages like Java, C++, and Python, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and participate in classroom sessions and social activities designed to accelerate your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Foundations in data structures, OOP and algorithms.
• Interest in learning technology, trading, pricing and risk management.
• Highly motivated, humble and collaborative team member.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a technical project mirroring a full-time Software Engineering role.
• Get hands-on experience with trading technology and risk applications.
• Receive mentorship from members of the technology team.
• Participate in a culture focused on teamwork and learning.

Skills

data structures

object‑oriented programming

algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or similar

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites you to join as a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Chicago. You will learn and contribute on one of our technology teams, delivering code that touches pricing, risk, and trading tools in a fast-paced environment.

You'll gain hands-on experience with languages like Java, C++, and Python, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and participate in classroom sessions and social activities designed to accelerate your professional growth.