35 software developer intern jobs at 25 companies in Illinois
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
DRW: Technology-driven principal trading firm operating in global financial markets
Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in CS, CE, Physics, Math, ML or related; experience with network/multi-threaded programming; strong algorithms and OOP; skills in C++, Python, or Java; strong problem-solving and communication.
Optiver: Global market maker providing liquidity to financial markets.
Student in CS or CE on track to graduate Dec 2027–Jun 2028; proficient in C++, Python, or Java; strong CS fundamentals, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in STEM with expected graduation Fall 2027–Spring 2028; strong Python/C++; knowledge of algorithms and systems; collaborative mindset; eager to learn software design and testing.
Python, C++, Git, Linux, Refactoring, Test Driven Development
BrunswickNYSE: BC: Designs and manufactures marine engines and recreational boats.
US work authorization; enrollment in a BS in Computer Science; portfolio; Python and C++; game engine experience; basic CG knowledge; willingness to explore new techniques.
Jump Trading: Global proprietary trading firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency strategies
Proficiency in C++ or Python on Linux, strong data structures and threading knowledge, coursework or experience in algorithms/OS, reliable availability, collaborative team skills.
IMC: Global trading firm providing liquidity to financial markets.
0+ YOECurrent university student graduating Sep 2027–Jul 2028 pursuing CS/Engineering/related degree; strong algorithms and data structures knowledge; proficiency in a programming language (Java or C++ preferred); able to start June 7, 2027.
FEV North America: Develops and tests propulsion systems and vehicle technologies.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE, 3+ years embedded software development, proficient in C/C++, Git, CI/CD for Yocto-based systems, Docker/VM, CMake; travel up to 10% domestic and international.
Akuna Capital: Proprietary trading firm providing liquidity in global options markets.
Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in a technical field; graduating by Aug 2028; major GPA ≥3.5; legal U.S. work authorization on day one (including OPT/STEM); strong Python and distributed systems skills; strong problem-solving and communication.
Software Engineering Internship (C++ or Python) – Summer 2027
Austin or Chicago or New York City or Singapore or London
$6k/wkOnsiteInternship
Hudson River Trading: A quantitative firm using technology to trade global financial markets.
Full-time undergraduate student graduating 2028, programming experience in Python/C/C++, strong problem solving and communication skills, eligible for full-time roles in 2028.
Tower Research Capital: Global quantitative trading firm developing automated algorithmic strategies.
Currently enrolled degree student in CS, math, physics, EE or related; proficient in C++ or Python; working knowledge of Linux/Unix; strong problem-solving and communication skills; interest in financial markets.
UIUC Research Park Intern - Machine Learning Compiler
Champaign, Illinois, United States
$25-$40/hrOnsitePart Time
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
Must be a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign student pursuing BS/MS/PhD in engineering-related field; strong C++ and Python; knowledge of ML compilation, deep learning, computer vision or NLP; strong math and software fundamentals; available 20 hrs/wk (Fall/Spring) and 40 hrs/wk (Summer).
Radix Trading: Proprietary firm focused on quantitative research and scientific trading.
0+ YOEStrong analytical skills; proficiency in C/C++; understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems; production software development experience; internship or research in finance/trading preferred.
C++, C, Data Structures, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Production Software Development
Hendrickson: Designs and manufactures suspension systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Current student or recent graduate in computer science, AI, IT, or related technical program; minimum GPA 3.0; coursework or hands-on experience in software development or programming; strong Python foundation; interest in AI and enterprise deployment.
Tech Con - Digi Eng - SW Eng - Full Stack - App Design and Dev-Manager-Multiple Positions-1709147 (Chicago, IL, US, 60607)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$153k/yrHybridFull Time
EY: Global firm providing audit, tax, and professional consulting services.
4+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor or Master in CS/Software Engineering with multiple years of software development and leadership experience; full stack, cloud, agile, and consulting experience; travel up to 50% domestic and 10% international.
OceanComm: High-speed wireless acoustic modems for underwater video and data.
Actively enrolled STEM student (EE/CompE/MechE or related), full-time on-site for minimum 12 weeks, proficiency in C/C++/Python and Git, strong fundamentals in software or hardware, U.S. person requirement.
CKL Engineers: Provides civil engineering and construction management for public infrastructure.
Pursuing a bachelor\u0002s degree in marketing/communications/PR or related field; sophomore/junior preferred. Strong writing, research, organization, and interest in AEC business development; willingness to learn design software.
PhD Research Intern, System Software and I/O Architecture - Fall 2026
Santa Clara or Champaign or California
$30-$94/hrHybridFull Time, Internship
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
PhD student in CE/CS/EE with research experience in computer architecture, OS, compilers, HPC; systems-building, CUDA and cluster programming experience; strong publication and collaboration record.