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At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
Cboe interns work with a variety of staff across multiple departments and have the opportunity to put their skills to work in their field of interest, while learning about Exchange technology and operations through our robust Options Institute courses.
The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are: develop, educate and network. We want to ensure each of our interns receive a real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional and personal growth.
Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place. Our internship program runs from June to August, and you will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat. Visit our student page for more information about our internship program!
The Site Reliability Engineering team is hiring for a Linux Engineering intern:
The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is responsible for performance tuning and capacity planning for multiple high performance, ultralow latency financial exchanges. The SRE team also provides operational support for these exchanges to maintain system availability and optimal performance. The SRE team works closely with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Network Engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues, to coordinate and support platform configuration updates, and to leverage new cutting-edge technologies. The SRE intern role is a great opportunity to learn about complex software systems and financial markets
Your responsibilities and learning objectives will be:
Provide technical support to sustain resiliency and high availability of financial exchanges
Analyzing performance metrics and optimizing the latency of the exchanges
Collaborating with Infrastructure/Development teams for technology upgrades and migrations
Supporting Cboe’s Incident Management process to resolve and investigate technical issues
Driving and implementing capacity planning decisions for Operations
Developing, testing, and maintaining automation and monitoring tools
The ideal candidate has:
Currently pursuing in Bachelor’s degree or higher and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place.
Desire to learn about technical operations for a financial exchange
Advanced Linux command line knowledge
High level of proficiency in Python and SQL
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
You’ll really stand out with:
Ability to read and evaluate C++ (or similarly complex OO languages)
Knowledge of stock and options trading
Benefits and Perks
Competitive compensation
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:
Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building
More About Cboe Global Markets
We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.
We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.
Learn more about life at Cboe on our website, LinkedIn, and our student page for more information about our internship program!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Our pay range for interns is determined by function and education level. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $22.00 - $42.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay target for new hires working in the position full time.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by years of education completed. In addition to base pay, eligibility for our total rewards program may include benefits such as 401 (k) with a generous company match and paid sick time. Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package during the hiring process
Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher and not scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year
- Advanced Linux command-line knowledge
- High proficiency in Python
- High proficiency in SQL
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Ability to read and evaluate C++ or similarly complex object-oriented languages
- Knowledge of stock and options trading
Cboe Global Markets Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cboe Global Markets and has not been reviewed or approved by Cboe Global Markets.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is highlighted with a notable company 401(k) match and strong retirement plan options, bolstering long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is emphasized through equity grants and an employee stock purchase plan, making ownership a meaningful part of total rewards. This structure can add upside beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits include paid parental bonding leave, adoption assistance, and subsidized backup care. Family-forming resources and return-to-work supports are also noted.
Cboe Global Markets Insights
What We Do
Cboe is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world. Cboe offers trading across a diverse range of products in multiple asset classes and geographies, including options, futures, U.S. and European equities to name a few.
Why Work With Us
We have a 50-year history and a trusted reputation. Our company has grown significantly over the last couple years. We have fun, empathetic and inclusive culture where you can do your best work and grow your career.
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