Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders provide liquidity to the market through market-making activities across commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. We invest in proprietary technology, building and optimizing our trading models and software systems from the ground up. Our success is driven by high-performance development and a team-based, holistic approach to trading software.

About the role

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work directly with full-time Software Engineers and other interns to develop our low-latency, high-performance, proprietary trading systems. You will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from design to testing to deployment. No prior finance or trading experience is required—our Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment to build the future of technology and finance through constant learning and innovation.
• Participate in our in-house learning and development curriculum (BTU) via peer-led lectures to learn the fundamentals of trading and our proprietary systems.
• Partner with team members to design, implement, and debug complex trading applications, ensuring software meets requirements and is testable.
• Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies.

Requirements

• Experience developing efficient, user-friendly, and extensible programs, preferably with an object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and quick adaptation.
• Strong communication skills to effectively update teammates and product managers.
• Fluency in using AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining independent judgment and critical thinking.
• Ability to live in Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2027.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.

Benefits

Our employees have access to a variety of benefits. For more details, visit our website.

Pay

$130,000 a year. Certain positions may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Schedule

Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours, with occasional on-site presence required prior to the start of business.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Compliance

For trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required. Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and dedicated time during onboarding to help you obtain these certifications.

Belvedere Trading is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.