Software Engineering Intern: Build Real-Time Trading Tools

Chicagotradingcampus

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 148,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free housing in downtown Chicago
Free breakfast, lunch and snacks

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites applications for an 8-week Software Engineering Intern program in Chicago. You will work with engineers on tools that price, trade and manage risk in real time, with releases reaching production quickly.

You’ll gain mentorship and hands-on experience across Java, C++, and Python, and participate in student classes and social activities to accelerate professional growth.

Qualifications

  • A foundation in data structures, object-oriented programming and algorithms and the ability to apply them to real-world problems.
  • Interest in learning about technology, trading, pricing and risk management.
  • Highly motivated, humble, and collaborative team member.
  • Ability to thrive in a team-based environment and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a technical project mirroring that of a full-time Software Engineering Associate.
  • Get hands-on experience with trading technology.
  • Receive mentorship from members of the technology team.
  • Experience a culture with teamwork and collaboration at its core.

Skills

Java
C++
Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) invites applications for an 8-week Software Engineering Intern program in Chicago. You will work with engineers on tools that price, trade and manage risk in real time, with releases reaching production quickly.

You’ll gain mentorship and hands-on experience across Java, C++, and Python, and participate in student classes and social activities to accelerate professional growth.

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