Jump Trading Summer Internship 2025

About the RoleJump Trading is offering an intensive 10-week Software Engineering Internship at its Mumbai office. As an intern, you will work directly with our core development team to design, code, test, and maintain highly distributed, low-latency trading systems. This hands-on internship is designed to replicate the experience of a full-time software engineer at Jump. You will learn to build high-performance infrastructure, work on real production-ready projects, and participate in the complete software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies. You'll receive direct mentorship from senior engineers and engage in collaborative problem-solving sessions with teammates. This program is a key pipeline for identifying future full-time hires. Candidates should be interested in returning to Mumbai to join Jump Trading full-time after graduation. Key Responsibilities Work on real-world, production-level projects within a collaborative Agile environment Design, implement, and test software components with a focus on performance and reliability Sharpen your C++ programming skills while learning about low-latency and high-throughput systems Participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and continuous integration cycles Learn how various systems interact – from OS internals and networking to application-level performance tuning Qualifications and Skills Strong proficiency in C++ (experience with Linux preferred) Solid understanding of data structures, threading models, and system architecture Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environments Passion for solving complex engineering problems and building from the ground up Eagerness to explore areas such as hardware, networking, and OS-level optimization Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Reliable and consistent work availability throughout the internship period Preferred but Not Required Prior internship or work experience in a software development role Advanced coursework in algorithms, compilers, OS, or network programming

Jump Trading is a globally renowned quantitative trading firm founded in 1999, specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency trading across global financial markets. Headquartered in Chicago, Jump operates at the cutting edge of financial technology, leveraging advanced data science, machine learning, and proprietary systems to execute trades in milliseconds. As of 2024, Jump Trading employs over 1,200 professionals worldwide, including top-tier engineers, data scientists, and quantitative researchers. Though privately held, the firm is believed to manage billions in assets and generates significant annual revenue through trading in equities, futures, cryptocurrencies, and other asset classes. Known for its secrecy and elite workforce, Jump Trading remains a major player in the global investment and financial technology landscape.