Software Engineer Intern (C++)

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

Cboe interns work with a variety of staff across multiple departments and have the opportunity to put their skills to work in their field of interest, while learning about Exchange technology and operations through our robust Options Institute courses.

The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are: develop, educate and network. We want to ensure each of our interns receive a real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional and personal growth.

Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place. Our internship program runs from June to August and you will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat. Visit our student page for more information about our internship program!

The Real-Time team is hiring for Software Engineer intern.

The Real-Time Intern will work closely with the Real-Time Team as we design, develop, and support the Exchange trading system. We care deeply about system reliability, testability, recoverability, fault tolerance, throughput, and latency. We measure times in nanoseconds. Our engineers have a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering. We are looking for like minded individuals to join us.

Your responsibilities and learning objectives will be:

Working alongside our software development team to contribute to projects integral to our business. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced developers and fellow interns, providing hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex systems. You will gain practical experience writing production-quality code as you work on a high-throughput, low latency trading system in an Agile development environment.

The ideal candidate has:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with C++, or experience in another language with a strong desire to learn C++.
• Experience with Linux or UNIX-like operating systems.
• Self-directed, self-motivated. You’ll really stand out with:
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python preferred).
• Experience with SQL.
• Knowledge of network programming fundamentals.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
• Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
• Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot  of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website, LinkedIn, and our student page for more information about our internship program!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Our pay range for interns is determined by function and education level. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $22.00 - $42.00 per hour.  This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay target for new hires working in the position full time.     

Within the range, individual pay is determined by years of education completed. In addition to base pay, eligibility for our total rewards program may include benefits such as 401 (k) with a generous company match and paid sick time. Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package during the hiring process

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.