Summer Internship Program - C++ Developer Intern

Position: Summer Internship Program 2026 - C++ Developer Intern
Overview

Job Purpose

The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands-on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference.

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries.

The C++ Developer Intern will support performance and testing enhancements for the ICE Matching Engine (IME), contributing to ongoing development efforts.

Responsibilities

* Improve IME (ICE Matching Engine) regressions testing framework

* Research and development on custom data structures for performance improvement and optimizing computation algorithms

* Engage with business partners and team members to support initiatives that deliver meaningful impact

* Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

* Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related technical discipline at an accredited university

* Familiarity with C/C++ programming languages

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

* Effective written and verbal communication skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Internship Program Schedule

To accommodate varying academic calendars, the ICE Internship Program offers two schedule options:

* Option 1:
May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026

* Option 2:
June 8, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Candidates will be asked to select their preferred session during the application process.

Please Note:

Interns must be available to work full-time, five days a week, at our Atlanta office for the entire duration of one of the designated program schedules. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.