Software Engineering Internship Summer 2026

We are looking for motivated and talented students who want to help us solve some of the most complex challenges in financial technology. Technology teams at CME Group write and maintain ultra low-latency electronic trading platforms, risk management systems, and front-end trading interfaces, all of which are central to CME Group’s business. We are focused on designing, building, and deploying customer-focused solutions with passion and precision.

CME Group Technology interns will gain unparalleled experience in electronic trading and financial technology. Interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of applications and projects that directly impact the global trading ecosystem. In the past, our interns have worked on building cloud infrastructure, researching blockchain technologies, and taking ownership of new applications that can change the trading lifecycle. Interns are likely to work in the areas of back-end development, cloud computing, and / or automation.

CME Group’s Technology Internship Program offers students opportunities to learn more about our enterprise and business, our role in the financial industry, and the types of technology that keep our markets running. Students will develop both their technical skills and expand their network with access to industry experts, while working alongside other talented and ambitious students with a passion for FinTech.

Interns can participate in several core roles, including :

Application Development

System Design

Research and Proof of Concept

DevOps and Cloud Migration

Automation

These summer internships are paid, full-time roles that typically last 10-12 weeks. They are hybrid roles, typically based out of our Chicago office. The summer program includes numerous opportunities to network with peers from across the country during a summer full of experiences such as excursions to enjoy Chicago traditions, trading and coding challenges with prizes, lunch and learn speaker series, and other opportunities for professional development.

Minimum qualifications :

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree

Studying Computer Science or a related field

Experience writing code in Java

Proficiency in Java and / or Python

A passion for problem-solving and continuous learning

Detail-oriented

Bonus qualifications :

Previous technical experience

Strong knowledge of cloud computing services, specifically GCP

Experience with GIT / Stash, IntelliJ, Linux / UNIX, JavaScript, REST API, SQL / Oracle, unit testing

Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a coding pre-assessment. If selected to advance, candidates may be invited to virtual coding, design, and behavioral interviews.

Sponsorship Qualifications :

Please note that our company is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position and can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship assistance (CPT, H1B, F1, L etc.).

#EarlyCareers

CME Group is committed to offering a competitive pay package for our employee interns. The pay range typically applicable to our intern roles is $21.10 $35.14. Actual pay offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to : relevant experience, skills, education, location of the internship, and the internship area of focus. Through our benefits program, we offer our employee interns the opportunity to participate in select offerings. This includes our comprehensive health coverage and a mental health benefit.

CME Group : Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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