Tech vs Prop Trading for Software Engineering Internship

I have an offer from a prop trading firm(Peak6 level) for a software engineering internship as well as an offer from a top CS company(Paypal, ServiceNow, etc.) for the same position. I'm not sure which one will put me in a better position to apply for both developer or trader positions for full time positions next year. My dream job would be algorithm development for a firm like Hudson River Trading. Which position would provide me with better skills and resume building for such a goal?

 

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