About the role#
As a Trading System Development Intern, you will work on the NYSE Pillar trading system. You will join the engineering team to support the development and testing of core exchange components. This is a full-time, paid internship based in New York.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, debugging, and validation of trading system features including matching engines, gateways, and order handling.
- Write and execute unit, integration, and conformance tests.
- Build scripts to reproduce trading scenarios and verify system correctness.
- Analyze performance data by examining logs, latency statistics, and market data.
- Measure system throughput and identify anomalies.
- Summarize your technical findings for the engineering team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate study.
- Programming fundamentals in C++, specifically object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and memory management.
- Comfort working in a Linux environment.
- Experience with Git, debugging tools like gdb, and scripting in Python or shell.
- Ability to solve complex problems methodically and document your work clearly.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule options: May 24 to August 6 or June 7 to August 20.
- Work modality: On-site, five days a week.
- Compensation: $30 per hour.
About ICE
ICE operates as a public company in the financial services sector. It provides data, technology, and expertise to market participants. Founded in 2000, the firm maintains its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It employs over 11,000 people across multiple office locations in the United States and Canada.
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