Software Engineering Intern (Cash) at PEAK6

WHO WE AREWe are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys 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. PEAK6s 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 ROLEApex Fintech Solutions is looking for a Software Engineering Intern with unbounded potential for a development team on the front lines of Apexs high-volume high-availability trade clearing suite. We partner with some of the industrys hottest next-generation stock trading products. Youll be at the center of rapidly scaling services that will test your limits.Apex engineering teams are charged with building the services our clients love and are at the heart of our future product innovations. Apex has begun its transformation from on-premise infrastructure to the Cloud (GCP & AWS) and our team is responsible for transforming our products into the next generation clearing platform that will lead our industry for years to come. We are in need of smart developers to build out our cloud-native (GCP/AWS) event-driven (Apache Kafka) Microservices framework.Have you been waiting on the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fintech industry Nows your chance.What you will do:Assist in the development testing and maintenance of cash management applications including ACH transfers wire processing and cash journal systemsCollaborate with the Cash engineering team to design new features for money movement platforms and cash settlement workflowsParticipate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers working on financial services infrastructureHelp troubleshoot debug and resolve software defects in cash transfer systems and payment processing pipelinesContribute to documentation of cash management processes API specifications and system architectureWork with modern technologies including Java and Python in a Bazel-managed monorepo environmentAssist with testing and validation of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and complianceStay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices in fintech and payment systemsWhat Youll LearnFinancial services software development and cash management systemsPayment processing workflows including ACH wires and instant transfersWorking with high-scale mission-critical financial infrastructureModern development practices in a multi-language monorepo environmentRegulatory compliance and security best practices in financial technologyWhat 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 youll need to succeed:Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related STEM field.Senior standing May 2026 graduateStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related fieldStrong programming fundamentals in one or more languages (Go Java Python preferred)Interest in financial technology and payment systemsDetail-oriented approach suitable for working with financial dataCollaborative mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environmentPreferred skills:Have a real passion for software engineering as demonstrated by previous internships work experience projects or publicationsEither previous knowledge in financial markets or a strong interest in learning#enginering #intern #LI-DNIOUR REWARDSWe 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. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR department at We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.#PEAK6Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1