Software Engineer Intern: Real-Time Trading Apps

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly-competitive internship compensation package

Optiver-covered flights, living accommodations, and commuting stipends

Extensive office perks including meals and social events

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Chicago seeks a Software Engineer Intern to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with top professionals to enhance trading systems while learning key industry fundamentals. This role requires a passion for software engineering and proficiency in languages like C++, Python, or Java. Interns enjoy competitive compensation, perks, and the chance to experience fast-paced technological innovations in finance.

Qualifications

• Students on track to graduate between December 2026 to June 2027.
• Passionate for writing clean code and well-architected systems.
• Strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with engineers, traders, and business teams.
• Tackle complex, real-world problems to enhance critical thinking.
• Develop, test, and ship code to production.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

A leading trading firm in Chicago seeks a Software Engineer Intern to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with top professionals to enhance trading systems while learning key industry fundamentals. This role requires a passion for software engineering and proficiency in languages like C++, Python, or Java. Interns enjoy competitive compensation, perks, and the chance to experience fast-paced technological innovations in finance.