Software Engineering Intern

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create. TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also operates with a startup-like mindset—our potential is at least one order of magnitude greater than our current output. We foster an entrepreneurial culture, collaboratively developing our business with patience and discipline while working hard, learning constantly, and relentlessly improving our expertise.

About the role

Our Software Development team designs and builds low-latency systems that enable trading across a diverse set of instruments and financial marketplaces. This smaller, focused team offers a high degree of responsibility and ownership. Our systems prioritize clean, understandable code while achieving low latency and robust error tolerance. The libraries you work on will serve as the engine of our firm’s trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Junior and Senior Software Developers to learn all facets of software development applied to automated trading.
• Develop, code, maintain, and support production-quality automated components for global proprietary trading.
• Build expertise in software development principles, C++, and high-performance automated trading systems.
• Collaborate with technology, software, trading, business, and accounting/finance teams.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative or technical field.
• Passion for software and math applied to markets and trading.
• Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance (preferred).
• Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python). Linux scripting is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills.
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite (no remote work).

Benefits

• One of the most generous profit-sharing programs in the industry, allowing employees to share in our rapid growth and success.
• World-class benefits for full-time employees and their families.