Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm and market maker founded in Chicago. It develops proprietary trading models, software, and risk-management systems, and operates across Chicago, Boulder, New York, and Singapore.
About Belvedere Trading, LLC.
Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm and market maker specializing in financial markets, including options, indices, commodities, equities, and equity strategies. The company uses proprietary trading models, software platforms, quantitative research, and risk-management capabilities to identify market inefficiencies and execute trading strategies. It also provides capital, infrastructure, operational support, and strategic guidance to backed trading groups and partners, and may acquire established trading teams or their intellectual property. The company recruits and trains quantitative traders, researchers, software engineers, and operations professionals through its Belvedere Trading University program.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
Work with software engineers and other interns across the software development lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and debugging of proprietary trading applications. Participate in trading fundamentals and proprietary systems training.
Requirements
- Experience developing efficient, user-friendly, and extensible programs.
- Object-oriented programming experience, preferably with C++, C#, or Java.
- Ability to communicate project updates effectively.
- Ability to use AI tools while maintaining independent judgment and critical thinking.
- Ability to live in Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during summer 2027.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Interest in technology and financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with software engineers and other interns.
- Participate in training on trading fundamentals and proprietary trading systems.
- Design, implement, and debug trading applications.
- Ensure software meets requirements and is testable.
- Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies.
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship.
- Belvedere Trading University training program.
- In-house learning and development curriculum.
