NinjaTrader · 2 hours ago
Data Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerNinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker dedicated to empowering traders. They are seeking highly motivated college students for a summer internship program in data engineering, providing hands-on experience and mentorship in software development and real-world projects.
FinTechSoftwareTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Collaborate with data engineers to build, test, and maintain data pipelines between a variety of systems and services
Hone and leverage SQL and python coding skills to write ETL and testing scripts
Develop familiarity with the modern data stack, including BigQuery, dbt, and Looker
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure the quality and performance of the data pipelines
Assist in organizing, documenting, and maintaining a code repositories and data sources
Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable and secure data products
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
Demonstrated skills in Python and SQL
Familiarity with OLAP databases and related tools
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Preferred
Previous internship or professional experience supporting a similar function
Benefits
Real-world experience in data engineering, data science, and fintech
Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry
Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to the company's success
Networking opportunities within the fintech industry
A possible full-time employment offer based on performance
Company
NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader provides trading software and brokerage services for futures, forex, and equities markets.
Founded in 2003
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Long Ridge Equity Partners
2025-03-20Acquired
2020-01-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
M
Martin Franchi
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Pitylak
Executive Vice President of Growth
Recent News
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