Summer 2027 C++ Distributed Systems Developer Internship

Socket.dev; New Jersey; On-site; USD 73,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradeweb Markets invites a motivated intern to join the C++ Core Services team in New Jersey. You’ll build container-based microservices, optimize matching algorithms, and contribute to core trading applications using modern C++ techniques.

You will gain hands-on experience with high-performance computing, distributed systems, and multithreading while working alongside technologists and business experts across the firm.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergrad or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, math or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work on the C++ Core Services team to build container-based microservices for Tradeweb's core infrastructure.
• Help optimize matching algorithms and modernize trading applications using distributed systems concepts.

Skills

C++ development

OOP

Problem solving

Communication

Independent teamwork

Finance domain curiosity

Education

Undergrad or Master's in CS/CE/Math

Tools

Python

Typescript

Bash scripting

Job description

Who are we?

At Tradeweb, we're constantly moving forward. We were the first to electronify the bond market, and we've been innovating ever since. Come join our team and find out what it means to lead the way into the future of electronic trading. Collaborate with our creative thinkers who have the vision and the drive, and learn how you too can make an impact of your own.

What’s in it for you?

As an intern, you won't just be along for the ride. You'll work with our technologists and business experts to gain practical, hands-on experience that you can actually use. Our program combines traditional classroom-settings with project-based work where you can get involved with the products and services the firm is working on. Along the way, you'll have guidance from people at all levels of the organization so you can start to build a long-lasting professional network and build relationships with the intern class through interactive outings and projects.

Who will you work for?

The internship will be on the C++ Core Services team. We are part of the cornerstone of trading system which is building core services and libraries to support the next generation of trading platforms across many fixed income asset classes. You will build container-based microservices for Tradeweb's core infrastructure, optimize our matching algorithms or help overhaul our trading applications by leveraging principles from distributed systems, high-performance computing and multithreading. This is high performance and mission critical work.

What do you need to succeed?

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, math or related field.
• Passion for C++ development.
• Strong understanding of Object-Based Programming (OOP) and modern C++ techniques.
• Familiarity with Python, Typescript and/or Bash scripting is a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interested in learning real life financial market and technology.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, own issues and solve them to completion.

About Tradeweb Markets:

Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected, our technology enables efficient, multi-asset trading on a global scale. We serve more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries, including many of the world's largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, corporations, and wealth managers.

Creative collaboration and sharp client focus have helped fuel our organic growth. We facilitated average daily trading volume (ADV) of more than $2.8 trillion over the past four fiscal quarters, topping $3.3 trillion in ADV for the first quarter of 2026.

Since our IPO in 2019, Tradeweb has completed four acquisitions and doubled our revenues - and 2025 was our 26th consecutive year of record revenues.

Tradeweb plays a central role in modernizing market structure by developing innovative trading protocols, embedding analytics into execution, and building technology infrastructure that supports the convergence of traditional and digitally native financial markets. Tradeweb is a great place to work, recognized in 2025 by Forbes as one of America's Best Companies and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Financial Services Companies to Work For.

Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently $35-$75 hourly based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines.

At Tradeweb, we believe some of the best ideas come from looking at challenges with a fresh perspective. During your internship, you'll be encouraged to explore how AI and emerging technologies can be applied within your area of the business. Whether through dedicated project work or your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll have opportunities to think differently, challenge existing processes, and contribute ideas that can help shape how we work in the future.