AI Engineer Intern

AI Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

Location: Chicago, IL | Duration: 10 Weeks | Start Date: June 2027

Launch Your Career in AI Engineering with Geneva Trading

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for markets, data, and technology? Geneva Trading is seeking exceptional students to join our Summer 2027 Geneva Trading Internship Program. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a leading proprietary trading firm where innovation, collaboration, and performance drive everything we do.

Over 10 fast-paced weeks, you’ll work on impactful projects, receive one-on-one mentorship, and develop the skills needed to thrive in the world of algorithmic trading. Our internship is a direct pipeline to full-time roles after graduation.

What You’ll Do

• Explore and innovate with new AI models, frameworks, and developer tools to help identify high-potential technologies for internal workflows.
• Experiment and prototype specific engineering problems by prototyping AI-driven tools, automation, and assistants alongside senior mentorship.
• Assist in tracking metrics around developer efficiency, tool adoption, and solution effectiveness.
• Collaborate and share findings, demonstrate prototypes, and collaborate with engineers to help drive technology adoption.
• Collaborate with traders and technologists to solve complex, high-impact problems.
• Present your work to senior leaders and receive actionable feedback.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees in:

• Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, or other STEM fields.

Graduation Dates: December 2026 – June 2027

Required Skills

• Experience with agent orchestration frameworks or multi-step AI workflows.
• Interest or background in trading, fintech, or other performance-sensitive environments.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience with Claude Code, Codex, Grok Build, and/or Gemini.
• Proficiency in Python and comfort with fundamental software development practices.
• Hands-on exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or modern AI tooling through coursework, research, or personal projects.
• Curiosity, fast learning velocity, and an eagerness to tackle open-ended technical challenges.
• Strong collaborator with good communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts and project outcomes to peers and mentors.
• Curiosity about financial markets, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure.
• Ability to think critically and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Why Geneva Trading?

• Impact from Day One: Work on meaningful projects that influence trading decisions.
• Mentorship & Learning: Learn from experienced traders, quants, and technologists.
• Culture of Excellence: Join a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Career Path: Top interns receive full-time offers to join our Geneva Trading team after graduation.

Compensation:

Hourly Range: $55-65/hr

The final hourly rate will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. 

Application expected to close: 10/23/2026