Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Belvedere Trading

Chicago, Illinois on site Until 10/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026

Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.

High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success.

At Belvedere Trading, our pragmatic Software Engineer Interns work directly with full-time Software Engineers and other interns to develop our low latency, high-performance, proprietary trading systems. They participate in all aspects of our software development lifecycle, from design to testing to deployment, and have both a love of technology and a demonstrated interest in the financial markets. We are looking for college juniors who fit this bill.

Don’t know a lot about finance or trading? No sweat. Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.

What our Software Engineer Interns do

Collaborate – Work in a collaborative team environment which encourages constant learning and innovation from all levels of the company to build the future of technology and finance

BTU – Participate in our in-house learning and development curriculum via peer-lead lectures to obtain knowledge about the fundamentals of trading and our proprietary trading systems

Partner with team members to design, implement, and debug complex trading applications, ensure our software meets requirements, and is testable

Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies

Key qualities in great candidates

High performer – Experience developing efficient, user-friendly, extensible programs, preferably with an object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java

Ownership – Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

Intellectual curiosity and passion – Desire to continuously learn in a team environment, solve challenging problems and learn quickly

Strong Communication – Effectively communicate project updates to teammates and product managers
AI Fluency – Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgement and critical thinking

Ability to live in Chicago and attend the internship fully in person during the summer of 2027

Graduation date of December 2027/Spring 2028

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer.

We welcome your application.

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 our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion

Amount of Travel Required: None

Sponsorship: Yes

Compensation (from employer):
130000–130000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Assist in developing high-performance trading software and learn financial markets.

Job title

Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Experience level

college junior

Industry

financial trading

Location requirements

Must be in Chicago, fully in person during summer 2027

Salary

$130k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

object-oriented programmingC++communicationteamwork

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

trading systemshigh-performance

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City