About the job
About the Program
At Jane Street, we aim to provide a comprehensive glimpse into the exciting world of finance through our internship program. Throughout your internship, you will delve into innovative problem-solving techniques within your area of interest. Engage in stimulating classes, hands-on sessions, and collaborative discussions while applying what you learn in practical scenarios.
As an intern, you will be matched with experienced full-time employees who will serve as your mentors, guiding you through meaningful projects that contribute to our operations. When you’re not working on your assignments, you’ll have access to our office amenities and educational resources, as well as opportunities to attend guest lectures, social events, and explore the aspects of our work that inspire you most.
If you have not previously considered a career in finance, rest assured that many of our team members were once in the same boat. If you possess a curious mind, a collaborative nature, and a passion for tackling intriguing challenges, we believe you'll find your place here.
Discover more about Jane Street’s internship program.
About the Position
As a Software Engineering intern, you will gain hands-on experience using OCaml, our primary programming language, in our daily operations, while also being exposed to essential libraries and tools integral to our internal systems. Depending on your project, you may also work with Python.
During your internship, you will undertake one or two projects under the close mentorship of full-time software engineers. Mentors will craft your projects based on their current team objectives and are committed to assisting you in developing maintainable, high-quality software aimed for production. The projects you engage in will be diverse, ranging from high-performance trading systems to programming language design and more.
For further insights, feel free to explore our interview and team placement processes, and get a sense of what our most recent intern projects entailed!
About You
We don’t require a background in finance, OCaml, functional programming, or any particular field. We seek intelligent individuals who thrive on solving complex problems. Your thought process and eagerness to learn are far more important to us than your existing knowledge.

