Campus Data Engineer Intern

Jump Trading is a global trading firm.

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About Jump Trading

Jump Trading is a global trading firm focused on research-driven trading and the engineering of scalable models, tools, infrastructure, and execution systems. Its operations combine trading, technology, AI/ML, and quantitative research, and it also runs research and talent programs including conference travel grants and a fellowship program.

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About the Role

This intensive 10-week internship involves developing and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines, working on production code, applying programming and analysis skills to firm-wide data solutions, and receiving ongoing mentorship and feedback.

Requirements

  • Hands-on proficiency in Python development on Linux
  • Strong understanding of data structures and threading models
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Knowledge of data pipelining and database management
  • Comfort with Claude Code
  • Reliable and predictable availability
  • Past data engineering internship or job experience is a plus
  • Advanced coursework in algorithms and data structures is a plus
  • Exposure to data analytics tools such as Pandas is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines
  • Work on production code through development, testing, and release
  • Apply programming and analysis skills to maintain and develop firm-wide data solutions
  • Use Agile methodologies

Benefits

  • Ongoing feedback and coaching from a dedicated mentor
  • International students are encouraged to apply
  • CPT/OPT eligibility accepted
  • Work visa sponsorship for full-time positions