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Get Access To All JobsGelber Group – Software Engineer Internship (Technical Operations Team) - Summer 2026
Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the United States and Europe, Gelber has set the bar as one of the industry’s innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms for more than 40 years. Our collaborative and entrepreneurial culture empowers each member of our team to have a meaningful impact from the start. We pride ourselves on a flat organizational structure and focus on meritocracy. If you flourish in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy solving real problems with real users, Gelber is right for you.
As a Technical Operations Intern, you will join a team responsible for the internal tools and systems that enable daily trading and operational workflows. Early in the internship, you’ll learn how our Ops and Trading teams use internal applications, how production support works in a trading environment, and the standards we use to keep critical tools reliable. You’ll then take ownership of a modernization project for a production web portal used daily by operations staff and traders.
This internship will begin in June 2026 and last 10 weeks. We are considering candidates that are graduating between December 2026 up until August 2027 or recent graduates. This position will require in-person presence in our Chicago office located in River West right next to the Merchandise Mart and convenient to public transportation.
Position Overview
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in a summer program in which they will plan and execute a project that modernizes a legacy internal web tool (“OpsWeb”). The project focuses on improving maintainability, usability, and reliability while partnering with daily end users to ensure changes are practical and non-disruptive.
We will teach you the context and tools you need to demonstrate your ability, and we will give you meaningful problems that require thoughtful engineering and stakeholder collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Experience hands-on learning and gain exposure to how a proprietary trading firm operates day-to-day from a systems and tooling perspective
- Work directly with Technical Operations engineers and partner with Operations stakeholders who use these tools daily
- Take ownership of a real modernization effort on a production web portal
- Design and implement a shared templating approach across 15–20 pages to reduce HTML duplication and improve maintainability
- Improve UX and collaboration by enabling shareable, URL-driven views (GET + query params)
- Remove broken or low-value features safely, with careful change management and UAT
- Produce high-quality documentation for both developers and end users, and present results at the end of the internship
Goals
- Deliver a measurable improvement to a production internal application used daily
- Learn to refactor legacy systems without disrupting critical workflows
- Build strong habits around code quality, incremental rollout, stakeholder feedback, and documentation
- Determine if you enjoy Technical Operations / internal platform work in a high-performance trading environment
Qualifications
- Progress toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Junior standing or higher preferred)
- Curiosity, self-motivation, and strong communication skills—especially when gathering feedback from non-engineering stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working in a codebase you didn’t build
- Experience with Python required, JavaScript/TypeScript and C# would be nice to have (web development experience is a plus)
- Familiarity with basic web concepts (HTTP methods like GET/POST, HTML/CSS)
- Interest in financial markets is helpful, but not required—interest in building reliable tools for fast-paced teams is a must
The approximate hourly rate for this position in Chicago, IL is $25/hr. This is a temporary role and is not eligible for employee benefits.
Why Intern at Gelber?
- Brand new office in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, attached to the Merchandise Mart and “EL” stop and a short walk from both Ogilvie and Union Train Stations
- Comprehensive 10-week program, running from June to August 2026
- Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily
- Social events and work/life balance that will allow you time to enjoy the Chicago summer
- Office amenities including a golf simulator, pool table, and company paid on-site gym
- Casual, relaxed dress code
- Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees
Gelber Group – Software Engineer Internship (Technical Operations Team) - Summer 2026
Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the United States and Europe, Gelber has set the bar as one of the industry’s innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms for more than 40 years. Our collaborative and entrepreneurial culture empowers each member of our team to have a meaningful impact from the start. We pride ourselves on a flat organizational structure and focus on meritocracy. If you flourish in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy solving real problems with real users, Gelber is right for you.
As a Technical Operations Intern, you will join a team responsible for the internal tools and systems that enable daily trading and operational workflows. Early in the internship, you’ll learn how our Ops and Trading teams use internal applications, how production support works in a trading environment, and the standards we use to keep critical tools reliable. You’ll then take ownership of a modernization project for a production web portal used daily by operations staff and traders.
This internship will begin in June 2026 and last 10 weeks. We are considering candidates that are graduating between December 2026 up until August 2027 or recent graduates. This position will require in-person presence in our Chicago office located in River West right next to the Merchandise Mart and convenient to public transportation.
Position Overview
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to participate in a summer program in which they will plan and execute a project that modernizes a legacy internal web tool (“OpsWeb”). The project focuses on improving maintainability, usability, and reliability while partnering with daily end users to ensure changes are practical and non-disruptive.
We will teach you the context and tools you need to demonstrate your ability, and we will give you meaningful problems that require thoughtful engineering and stakeholder collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Experience hands-on learning and gain exposure to how a proprietary trading firm operates day-to-day from a systems and tooling perspective
- Work directly with Technical Operations engineers and partner with Operations stakeholders who use these tools daily
- Take ownership of a real modernization effort on a production web portal
- Design and implement a shared templating approach across 15–20 pages to reduce HTML duplication and improve maintainability
- Improve UX and collaboration by enabling shareable, URL-driven views (GET + query params)
- Remove broken or low-value features safely, with careful change management and UAT
- Produce high-quality documentation for both developers and end users, and present results at the end of the internship
Goals
- Deliver a measurable improvement to a production internal application used daily
- Learn to refactor legacy systems without disrupting critical workflows
- Build strong habits around code quality, incremental rollout, stakeholder feedback, and documentation
- Determine if you enjoy Technical Operations / internal platform work in a high-performance trading environment
Qualifications
- Progress toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Junior standing or higher preferred)
- Curiosity, self-motivation, and strong communication skills—especially when gathering feedback from non-engineering stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working in a codebase you didn’t build
- Experience with Python required, JavaScript/TypeScript and C# would be nice to have (web development experience is a plus)
- Familiarity with basic web concepts (HTTP methods like GET/POST, HTML/CSS)
- Interest in financial markets is helpful, but not required—interest in building reliable tools for fast-paced teams is a must
The approximate hourly rate for this position in Chicago, IL is $25/hr. This is a temporary role and is not eligible for employee benefits.
Why Intern at Gelber?
- Brand new office in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, attached to the Merchandise Mart and “EL” stop and a short walk from both Ogilvie and Union Train Stations
- Comprehensive 10-week program, running from June to August 2026
- Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily
- Social events and work/life balance that will allow you time to enjoy the Chicago summer
- Office amenities including a golf simulator, pool table, and company paid on-site gym
- Casual, relaxed dress code
- Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Product Software Engineer
Align your training plan to the role
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan mapping your Product Software Engineer duties to measurable learning objectives. Document specific skills like product roadmap development, agile sprint cycles, and cross-functional collaboration before approaching any host employer.
Confirm the J-1 category before applying
If you're a current student, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past year, pursue the Trainee category instead. Applying under the wrong category can invalidate your DS-2019 before your placement even begins.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Product Software Engineer roles at U.S. companies that have demonstrated familiarity with exchange visitor placements, so you're targeting hosts already open to J-1 program participation rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Verify the host employer's wage compliance
Your host employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Product Software Engineer positions in the city where you'll be based before accepting any offer.
Ask recruiters about the two-year home residency requirement
If your home country's government or the U.S. government funded any part of your exchange, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter.
Anticipate the DS-2019 processing timeline
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 only after the host employer signs off on your training plan. Factor in three to six weeks for that review cycle so your consular interview appointment doesn't outrun your document availability.
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Find Product Software Engineer JobsProduct Software Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Product Software Engineer roles?
The Trainee category applies if you've graduated from a post-secondary program outside the United States within the past year or have at least five years of relevant professional experience. The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program abroad. Both require a structured training plan tied specifically to your software engineering duties, and neither allows open-ended employment without a designated sponsor issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Product Software Engineer placement?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring company. Organizations like IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your program compliance. The tech company or startup where you work is the host employer. The host supports the application and signs the training plan, but only the designated sponsor holds the authority to issue your exchange visitor documents.
Can I switch to a different U.S. employer while on a J-1 Trainee visa?
No. Your DS-2019 is tied to a specific host employer and training plan approved by your designated sponsor. Changing employers requires your sponsor to issue a new DS-2019 for the new host, with a revised training plan that must be approved before you begin any work. Continuing to work at a new company without updated documents puts your status at risk and may trigger removal proceedings.
How do I find Product Software Engineer host employers open to J-1 placements?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. tech employers that have shown openness to exchange visitor arrangements for engineering roles. Targeting companies already familiar with J-1 hosting requirements saves significant time compared to approaching employers who have no prior experience with the designated sponsor process, training plan requirements, or DS-2019 compliance obligations.
What happens after my J-1 Trainee placement ends?
You have a 30-day grace period after your J-1 program end date to depart the United States or change to another valid immigration status. If a two-year home residency requirement applies to you, you must fulfill it before you can apply for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. You can also apply for a waiver of that requirement through USCIS if you qualify under one of the recognized waiver categories.
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