SWE Intern (Business Automation)

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company’s first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6’s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex Fintech Solutions is looking for a Business Automation Engineering Intern with unbounded potential for a development team on the front lines of Apex's high-volume, high-availability trade clearing suite. We partner with some of the industry's hottest next-generation stock trading products. You'll be at the center of rapidly scaling services that will test your limits.

Apex is seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineering Intern to join our dynamic software development team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software engineering, work on exciting projects, and learn from experienced developers in a supportive environment. 

To be considered, you must be able to commit to a 10-week hybrid internship and work 40 hours per week during our summer program   

Have you been waiting on the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fintech industry? Now's your chance. 

What you will do:

• Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications. 

• Collaborate with the software engineering team to design new features and functionalities. 

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. 

• Help in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving software defects and issues. 

• Contribute to the documentation of software development processes and codebases. 

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in software engineering. 

What you can expect:

• A highly collaborative environment where everyone is focused on outcomes that build momentum for Apex to reach its goals.

• A culture that values a test-centric approach to software development where 100% unit test coverage is the expectation.

• End-to-end ownership of what you deploy. From documentation to service-level objectives, your team is ultimately responsible for the health of your products.

• Contribute to and benefit from a culture of continuous learning.

• Access to mentors, generous policies regarding attending industry conferences and book reimbursement, regular lunch and learns.

• Quarterly 2-day hackathons.

• An environment committed to using the right tool to get the job done.

• Work that matters.

The skills you'll need to succeed: 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Senior standing, May 2027 graduate 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, or similar. 

• Understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 

• General interest in Fintech.  

Preferred skills:

• Familiarity with Python and GitHub

• Experience building UI

• Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol)

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OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match