PEAK6 is a leading investment firm that leverages technology to enhance trading solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join their development team, focusing on building high-volume and high-availability trade clearing services.
Responsibilities
- Working with a variety of languages/frameworks, such as Java, Go, Python and technologies such as RDBMS, Kubernetes, and Docker, Google Cloud Platform
- Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining and improving software
- Building resilient, self-scaling, self-healing services that allow you to sleep through the night
- Writing high-quality, well-tested code. Maintaining high code-quality standards across your team via code reviews
- Attending training and expand domain knowledge on Accounts creation and Maintenance
- Encouraging innovation by questioning business processes throughout the company
Skills
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
- Senior standing, May 2027 graduate
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Experience of software development skills in a modern object-oriented programming language ideally Java / Go, Python considered a plus, an RDBMS or SQL, and the ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly
- Interest in financial technology and payment systems
- Detail-oriented approach suitable for working with financial data
- Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Have a real passion for software engineering, as demonstrated by previous internships, work experience, projects, or publications
- Either previous knowledge in financial markets or a strong interest in learning
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
- Competitive PTO
- 401k match
- Parental leave
- HSA contribution match
- Paid subscription to the Calm app
- Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
- Ability to work remotely up to two days a week
Company Overview
We're In The Business Of What Ought To Be The business of doing, creating, and building the world the way we see fit. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.peak6.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
PEAK6 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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