C++ Developer (Intern)

Geneva Trading · IT - Core Dev Internship Chicago

Where: Chicago Office
Posted: Sep 21

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.

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.

What you'd do

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

What they want

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program focused on Computer Science or 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 with 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