CTC Campus - External, Not Advertised

Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

PythonJavaC++Object-Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

As a Software Engineering (SE) Intern, you will be challenged to learn and adapt in a dynamic, forward-thinking, and fast-paced environment and will experience life as an engineer on one of our technology teams.

You will also attend planned social activities and talks from various business leaders to propel your professional growth, and build your network with CTC employees and fellow interns.
Deliver a technical project in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Software Engineering Associate

Get hands-on experience with our trading technology
A foundation in data structures, object-oriented programming and algorithms, and the ability to apply them to real-world problems
No prior knowledge or experience in finance is necessary, but a deep curiosity and a hunger to learn is essential
You are a highly motivated, humble, and collaborative team member
Ability to thrive in a team-based environment filled with driven people who want to compete and win together
Ability to effectively communicate ideas both written and verbally that showcase your analytical skills
You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar technical field with Java, C++, or Python experience
You have a demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, etc.)
You are willing to relocate to Chicago, IL for the summer (most full-time offers will be in Chicago with a limited few in New York, NY)
You can participate in the full duration of the 8-week program from mid-June to early August 2027

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making.
Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology.
Your impact is immediate and meaningful.
This work draws on a solid foundation in computer science, software development practice, and strong communication and teamwork.

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Additionally, our engineers use AI coding assistants and agentic tooling in their daily workflow, and we are actively building AI into our trading, research, and engineering systems.
The 8-week internship program gives you insight into our culture and an inward look into what our business is all about.
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered.

We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com.

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