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Interactive Brokers recruits interns across technology, trading, compliance, and operations, drawing candidates who want hands-on exposure to global financial markets. The firm has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas, making it a realistic target for international students and recent graduates building a U.S. career in investment and asset management.
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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!
This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)
Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.
About your Team:
The Platform engineering team is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer - Design, the person will define, design and develop plans for installation/reconfiguration, and overall management of systems to provide reliable, resilient and secure solutions.
In this role, the person is expected to have strong knowledge of program and scripting, system administration, operating systems, virtualization, networking, engineering, and administration. They have excellent problem-solving skills and systems troubleshooting skills. The person should have passion to continuously improve services, enhance security and optimize service performance.
What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
- Senior Engineer responsible for designing automated solutions leveraging cutting edge tools. Specifically focused on infrastructure and containerization.
- Provides direct support to technical and non-technical entities in order to define requirements and deliver solutions to meet organizational needs including new deployments, upgrades, performance tuning and testing.
- Implement and utilize asset inventory, configuration management database, capacity management, performance management, resource optimization, and security (access control, authorization, and accounting) for all technologies in scope.
- Define requirements, perform research, evaluate vendors/solutions, design/implement solutions, and provide ongoing support for all technologies in scope. Provide simple but effective scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Drive consistent standardized solutions across IB for all hardware, software, configurations, and processes.
- Implement tools and processes for efficient and effective operational management of the environment - change management, monitoring, alerting, incident handling, customer request handling, etc.
- Schedule and provide after-hours or weekend support when necessary to perform high-risk or planned downtime of IB's data center systems for upgrades and maintenance.
- Participate in defining and executing on a roadmap of projects that continues to raise the bar through implementing innovative technology, tools, automation, and processes.
- Interact with internal teams to provide solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability.
What required skill's you need:
- Programming and Scripting
- Proficiency in languages such as Ansible, Python, or Ruby.
- Scripting skills in Bash, Perl, or similar languages.
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment tools like Jenkins, GitLab.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Cloud Computing
- Strong knowledge with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.
- System Administration
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with system performance tuning and monitoring.
- Networking
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other network protocols.
- Experience with load balancers, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitoring and Logging
- Proficiency in using monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios.
- Experience with logging tools like Splunk, Elasticsearch etc.
To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Company Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack.
- Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams.
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company Overview
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!
This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)
Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.
About your Team:
The Platform engineering team is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer - Design, the person will define, design and develop plans for installation/reconfiguration, and overall management of systems to provide reliable, resilient and secure solutions.
In this role, the person is expected to have strong knowledge of program and scripting, system administration, operating systems, virtualization, networking, engineering, and administration. They have excellent problem-solving skills and systems troubleshooting skills. The person should have passion to continuously improve services, enhance security and optimize service performance.
What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
- Senior Engineer responsible for designing automated solutions leveraging cutting edge tools. Specifically focused on infrastructure and containerization.
- Provides direct support to technical and non-technical entities in order to define requirements and deliver solutions to meet organizational needs including new deployments, upgrades, performance tuning and testing.
- Implement and utilize asset inventory, configuration management database, capacity management, performance management, resource optimization, and security (access control, authorization, and accounting) for all technologies in scope.
- Define requirements, perform research, evaluate vendors/solutions, design/implement solutions, and provide ongoing support for all technologies in scope. Provide simple but effective scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Drive consistent standardized solutions across IB for all hardware, software, configurations, and processes.
- Implement tools and processes for efficient and effective operational management of the environment - change management, monitoring, alerting, incident handling, customer request handling, etc.
- Schedule and provide after-hours or weekend support when necessary to perform high-risk or planned downtime of IB's data center systems for upgrades and maintenance.
- Participate in defining and executing on a roadmap of projects that continues to raise the bar through implementing innovative technology, tools, automation, and processes.
- Interact with internal teams to provide solutions and resolve problems in a timely and proactive manner.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability.
What required skill's you need:
- Programming and Scripting
- Proficiency in languages such as Ansible, Python, or Ruby.
- Scripting skills in Bash, Perl, or similar languages.
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment tools like Jenkins, GitLab.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Cloud Computing
- Strong knowledge with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.
- System Administration
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with system performance tuning and monitoring.
- Networking
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other network protocols.
- Experience with load balancers, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitoring and Logging
- Proficiency in using monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios.
- Experience with logging tools like Splunk, Elasticsearch etc.
To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Company Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack.
- Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams.
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
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Align your degree to the role
Interactive Brokers' intern roles in software, quantitative research, and compliance typically require a degree field that directly maps to the position. USCIS specialty occupation standards mean a general business degree won't support a software engineering intern petition.
Target roles with conversion potential
Internships that historically convert to full-time offers are far stronger sponsorship bets. Focus your applications on Interactive Brokers' technology and trading divisions, where full-time H-1B sponsorship pathways are well established and return offer rates tend to be higher.
Browse open intern positions on Migrate Mate
Filter by Interactive Brokers and intern-level roles on Migrate Mate to find currently open positions verified for sponsorship history. Applying through a targeted list saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-researching which roles have realistic visa support.
Ask about H-1B filing intent during offer negotiation
Interactive Brokers sponsors H-1B petitions for converted full-time hires. When you receive an intern offer, ask HR directly whether the role is on a conversion track and whether H-1B filing is part of the return-offer package before you commit.
Prepare financial industry credentials early
Compliance and operations intern roles at a broker-dealer often require or favor FINRA registration readiness. Having your Series 63 or SIE exam results, or documented coursework in securities regulation, strengthens your petition's specialty occupation case if the role leads to H-1B sponsorship.
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Find Intern at Interactive Brokers JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Interactive Brokers sponsor H-1B visas for Interns?
Interactive Brokers sponsors H-1B visas, but typically at the full-time conversion stage rather than for the internship itself. Most international interns work on F-1 OPT or CPT during the internship period. If the role converts to a full-time offer, H-1B sponsorship becomes part of the employment package for qualifying positions in technology, trading, and compliance.
How do I apply for Intern jobs at Interactive Brokers?
Applications go through Interactive Brokers' careers portal. Roles in software engineering, quantitative research, and operations open on a rolling basis with primary cycles in fall and winter for summer positions. Tailoring your application to the specific division matters, since hiring teams for trading technology and compliance evaluate candidates separately. Migrate Mate lists open intern roles at Interactive Brokers filtered by sponsorship history, which helps you prioritize where to apply.
Which visa types are commonly used for Intern roles at Interactive Brokers?
The overwhelming majority of international interns at Interactive Brokers use F-1 CPT or F-1 OPT, both of which allow work authorization without the employer filing a separate petition. J-1 internship visas are another route, typically arranged through a sponsoring exchange program. H-1B sponsorship is reserved for full-time employees, not intern-level positions, so your F-1 status timeline is the critical factor to manage.
What qualifications does Interactive Brokers expect for Intern candidates?
Expectations vary by division. Technology interns are typically enrolled in computer science, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics programs with demonstrable coding skills in C++, Python, or Java. Quantitative research roles favor strong statistics and financial modeling backgrounds. Compliance and operations interns benefit from coursework in finance, accounting, or securities law. Interactive Brokers generally expects candidates to be mid-program or approaching graduation, not first-year students.
How do visa timelines affect the Interactive Brokers internship process?
If you're on F-1 CPT, your university must authorize the CPT before your start date, which can take two to four weeks and must align exactly with the offer dates. OPT applications filed with USCIS should be submitted 90 days before your program end date to avoid gaps. For interns eyeing a full-time return offer, the H-1B cap registration window opens each March for an October 1 start, so timing your graduation and conversion offer around that cycle matters.
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