NinjaTrader · 12 hours ago
Web Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerNinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker focused on empowering traders. They are seeking highly motivated college students for a summer internship program that offers hands-on experience in software development, where interns will work closely with an experienced team on real-world projects.
FinTechSoftwareTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the engineering, product, design, data and QA team to design, develop, and maintain NinjaTrader's web applications using variety of programming languages and frameworks including TypeScript/JavaScript, React, NextJS, Gatsby, Contentful and others
Assist in building and enhancing new product features, platforms and internal tooling from a full stack perspectives
Work on complexity/time estimation, project tracking, agile/scrum methodologies, code observability, root cause analysis, unit testing and other core industry skills
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure the quality, stability and performance of the applications
Contribute to the architecture 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 Typescript/Javascript and CSS
Knowledge of web technologies and concepts such as HTTP/S, JWT, REST APIs and GraphQL, Design Systems etc…
Desire to gain domain knowledge of the Futures trading industry
Understanding of SQL and No-SQL databases and scripting languages
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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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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