Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Intern at Cboe, you'll work on real applications and technologies that support our global markets and business operations. Interns contribute to projects that are intended for production use and collaborate with experienced engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to solve meaningful challenges. Our software engineering teams work across a broad range of technologies and domains, from high-performance exchange systems and platform infrastructure to cloud applications, web development, user experiences, data platforms, and internal business tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects intended for production use.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders.
• Solve meaningful challenges.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Depending on your team assignment and project, you may have opportunities to work with technologies such as:

• C++
• Java
• Python
• C# / .NET
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• ReactJS and modern web frameworks
• Cloud and distributed systems technologies
• SQL and data platforms
• Linux and containerized environments
• APIs, microservices, and real-time systems

You may contribute to projects ranging from low-latency platform and infrastructure engineering in C++ to modern web, UX, and full-stack application development using Python, ReactJS, and .NET technologies.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• Is currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Has experience programming in one or more languages such as C++, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Has an interest in software design, development, and modern engineering practices.
• Works effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Is eager to learn new technologies and contribute to real-world software projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with web development technologies and frameworks.
• Exposure to databases, APIs, or cloud technologies.
• Experience with Linux or Unix-like operating systems.
• Understanding of software testing, version control, and Agile development methodologies.
• Interest in financial technology, capital markets, or highly scalable distributed systems.

Internship Program Details

• The internship program runs from June to August.
• You will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat.
• To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants.
• Endless free coffee and snacks.
• Monthly in-office networking events and happy hours.
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups.