C++ Developer Internship

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our focus on trading excellence and technological innovation has built a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, allowing us to compete at the highest levels in global markets. We foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and passion for progress, attracting top talent with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Intern With Geneva Trading

Geneva Trading is looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial students to join our core development team for a C++/software engineering internship next summer. Our internship is a fast-paced, dynamic 10-week full-time paid position that provides hands-on experience in the trading industry. Interns design solutions to complex problems and work on projects that directly impact the firm. You'll receive mentorship from industry professionals and participate in corporate training, teambuilding activities, and firmwide summer socials. The summer internship program is a proven path to full-time opportunities at Geneva Trading after graduation.

As a C++ Developer (Intern) You Will

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions under the guidance and support of senior technologists.
• Work with large data sets and research innovative techniques to solve complex problems with middle and back office technologists, researchers, analysts, and project managers.
• Leverage agentic AI coding tools like Anthropic's Claude Code to navigate the codebase, automate routine tasks (like writing tests and fixing lint errors), and accelerate feature development.
• Communicate your ideas to a larger audience and incorporate feedback immediately for effective collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program focused on Computer Science or an adjacent field.
• Graduation dates between April 2024 and August 2026.
• Excellent C++ programming and design skills.
• A strong understanding of foundational computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, etc.
• Exposure to network programming (TCP/IP) and multi-threaded applications.
• Possess an intuitive curiosity to learn and implement new ideas, be disciplined in your approach to work, and unafraid to take initiative or ask questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data pipelines, relational databases, data storage, and Linux.
• Prior internship experience in data engineering or software development.
• Familiarity with foundational AI/ML frameworks or experience using terminal-based AI assistants (like Claude Code) to enhance problem-solving and streamline git workflows.

Compensation: Hourly Range: $40-45/hr. The final hourly rate will depend on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.