SWE Intern (Trading)

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company’s first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6’s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex is seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineering Intern to join our dynamic software development team. The team develops the services used to trade all modern assets in the market. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software engineering, work on exciting projects, and learn from experienced developers in a supportive environment.  

To be considered, you must be able to commit to a 10-week hybrid internship and work 40 hours per week during our summer program   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications. 

• Collaborate with the software engineering team to design new features and functionalities. 

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. 

• Help in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects and issues. 

• Contribute to the documentation of software development processes and codebases. 

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in software engineering. 

Education and Experience: 

• 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. 

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, C++, JavaScript, or similar. 

• Understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 

• General interest in Fintech.

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OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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