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. They participate in 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’t know a lot about finance or trading? No sweat. Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.
What our Software Engineer Interns do
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
Key qualities in great candidates
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 Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2027
Graduation date of December 2027/Spring 2028
Belvedere Trading Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Belvedere Trading Chicago Office Office
We are located in the Chicago Loop right next to Ogilvie and Union Train Station for easy access to all of Chicago's favorite neighborhoods. Our office is right on the Chicago River with great lunch places to eat and dining alfresco in the summer.
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