Campus Software Engineer Intern
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where traders, engineers, and researchers develop trading strategies, models, infrastructure, and systems across asset classes and time horizons.
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
A 10-week software engineering internship in Jump Trading's Core Development team, focused on distributed, high-performance trading systems. Interns sharpen C++ and Python skills, work on production-targeted projects, follow Agile development and release processes, and receive coaching from an experienced mentor.
Requirements
- Experience with C++ programming on Linux
- Experience with Linux command line
- Experience with Git and version control
- Experience with Python programming on Linux
- Strong understanding of data structures and threading models
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for solving complex problems
- Interest in hardware, networking, and operating systems
- Reliable and predictable availability
Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, and maintain a distributed trading system
- Work on production-targeted software projects
- Follow full-cycle development, testing, and release processes using Agile methodologies
- Apply C++ and Python programming skills
- Solve complex problems using high-performance software solutions
Benefits
- 10-week intensive internship experience
- Continuous feedback and coaching from a dedicated mentor
- Opportunity to work on production-targeted projects
- International students are encouraged to apply
- Internship placements may be extended and may take place during non-summer terms