PEAK6 ยท 1 month ago
Software Engineering Intern (Cash)
PEAK6 is a leading investment firm focused on leveraging technology to enhance financial services. The Software Engineering Intern will assist in developing and maintaining cash management applications, collaborating with the engineering team to design features and troubleshoot software defects.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of cash management applications including ACH transfers, wire processing, and cash journal systems
Collaborate with the Cash engineering team to design new features for money movement platforms and cash settlement workflows
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers working on financial services infrastructure
Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects in cash transfer systems and payment processing pipelines
Contribute to documentation of cash management processes, API specifications, and system architecture
Work with modern technologies including Java and Python in a Bazel-managed monorepo environment
Assist with testing and validation of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in fintech and payment systems
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
Senior standing, May 2026 graduate
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong programming fundamentals in one or more languages (Go, Java, Python preferred)
Interest in financial technology and payment systems
Detail-oriented approach suitable for working with financial data
Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Have a real passion for software engineering, as demonstrated by previous internships, work experience, projects, or publications
Either previous knowledge in financial markets or a strong interest in learning
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Ability to work remotely up to two days a week
Company
PEAK6
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