About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will join our technology teams to work on electronic trading platforms, risk management systems, and front-end trading interfaces. This role offers exposure to the global trading ecosystem and the chance to contribute to projects that impact our financial markets.
What you'll do#
- Write and maintain low-latency trading platforms and systems.
- Design, build, and deploy customer-focused solutions.
- Build cloud infrastructure and enhance market architecture.
- Design AI agents.
- Take ownership of new applications that affect the trading lifecycle.
- Work in areas including back-end or full-stack development, application resiliency, and automation.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or a related field.
- Proficiency in Java or Python.
- Previous technical experience.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of cloud computing services, specifically GCP.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, IntelliJ, Linux, Maven, REST APIs, SQL, and unit testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Duration: 10 to 12 weeks.
- Note: We are unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship assistance.
About CME Group
CME Group operates as a derivatives marketplace for managing financial risk. The company provides exchange services for futures and options across asset classes like interest rates, equity indexes, and commodities. It connects buyers and sellers through the CME Globex electronic trading platform and physical facilities in Chicago and New York. Founded in 1898, the organization also provides clearing and settlement services.
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