Data Engineer Intern

Summer 2026

Posted on 10/31/2025

NinjaTrader

NinjaTrader

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD

Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence. 

Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. 

But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders. 

So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.

Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. 

Technology Internships at NinjaTrader

We are seeking highly motivated college students with a passion for technology to join NinjaTrader’s summer internship program. This internship offers hands-on experience in software development, working closely with our experienced team on real-world projects that drive the #1 retail futures trading platform forward. 

What You'll Gain: 

  • 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

What you’ll do:

  • 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

What you’ll need:

  • 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

Bonus points for:

  • Previous internship or professional experience supporting a similar function

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.