NinjaTrader · 16 hours ago
Software Engineer Intern, FCM - Summer 2026
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerNinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, on a mission to empower traders. They are seeking highly motivated college students for their summer internship program to gain hands-on experience in software development and work on real-world projects.
FinTechSoftwareTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the engineering, product, design, data and QA team to design, develop, and maintain NinjaTrader's back-office using variety of programming languages and systems such as Python, MySQL, Linux, and Google Cloud Platform
Assist in building and enhancing systems to support exchange connectivity, integrations with financial institutions, fraud monitoring, and much more
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure the quality and performance of the applications
Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable and secure software solutions
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in Python or C++
Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Motivated and the ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Preferred
Previous internship or professional experience supporting a similar function
Benefits
Real-world experience in software development and fintech
Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry
Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to the company's success
Networking opportunities within the fintech industry
A possible full-time employment offer based on performance
Company
NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader provides trading software and brokerage services for futures, forex, and equities markets.
Founded in 2003
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NinjaTrader has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Long Ridge Equity Partners
2025-03-20Acquired
2020-01-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
M
Martin Franchi
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Pitylak
Executive Vice President of Growth
Recent News
Fintech News Malaysia
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