Platform Engineering Intern - 2026 Summer Internship at Nasdaq

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Nasdaq Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
  • Comfortable working in a team and communicating effectively
  • Enthusiastic about building scalable systems and developer tools
  • Required experience or exposure to: AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.), CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab), Docker and containerization, Git and version control workflows, understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies
  • Nice to have: Interest or experience in AI agents or intelligent automation, familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog)

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a summer intern project focused on platform scalability, reliability, or developer experience
  • Collaborate with engineers on the design, development, and deployment of platform components
  • Participate in team stand-ups, code reviews, and sprint planning
  • Learn and apply best practices in software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, and SRE

Skills

AWS
EC2
Lambda
S3
CI/CD
GitLab
Docker
Git
SDLC
Agile
Terraform
CloudFormation
Prometheus
Grafana
DataDog

Nasdaq

Operates electronic stock exchange and financial services

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq operates one of the largest electronic stock exchanges in the world, providing a platform for buying and selling securities. It caters to a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, as well as corporations. Nasdaq offers various financial products and services, such as the Nasdaq Smart Portfolio, which uses advanced analytics to help investors optimize their stock portfolios. Additionally, Nasdaq supports non-financial marketplaces and is recognized for its efforts in sustainable investment practices. The company earns revenue through transaction and listing fees, along with subscription services for its products. Nasdaq aims for global expansion and innovation, with nearly 40 offices around the world.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1971Year Founded
$9,370.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Adenza acquisition's high price may affect shareholder confidence and stock performance.
Integration of Metrio's ESG software may face challenges, delaying expected benefits.
Nasdaq's secondary stock offering could lead to stock dilution, affecting shareholder value.

Differentiation

Nasdaq operates one of the world's largest electronic stock exchanges.
Nasdaq offers advanced analytics through its Smart Portfolio for investment optimization.
Nasdaq is a pioneer in sustainable investment practices with a focus on ESG solutions.

Upsides

Nasdaq's acquisition of Adenza expands its financial technology capabilities.
Nasdaq's secondary stock offering could provide capital for strategic investments.
Nasdaq Private Market's Series B financing indicates strong investor confidence.

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