Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

About company

The client is a leading Quant Fund and a global firm highly focused on innovation, operating without the burden of legacy systems. It provides a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where employees work with cutting-edge technology and thrive on initiative. The company fosters a high-performance, meritocratic culture, attracting and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in both technology and finance. It prioritizes equipping its teams with top-of-the-line tools, systems, and infrastructure to facilitate groundbreaking work.

Job description, detailed

Role: Software Engineer Intern

Compensation: Up to $18,000 per month + Benefits

Duration: 3–6 Months

Location: New York, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with clients to thoroughly understand their unique challenges.
• Develop innovative, AI-driven solutions tailored to client needs.
• Build advanced AI applications, specifically incorporating technologies such as computer vision, language models, and sophisticated trading systems.
• Engage in close collaboration with top engineers within the firm to collectively tackle and overcome complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrate a strong capacity for rapid learning and continuous growth within a dynamic firm that values proactive initiative.

What You Bring:

• A degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Proficiency in at least one core programming language, such as Python, C++, Java, C#, KDB+/Q, or similar.
• An analytical mindset coupled with a genuine passion for solving complex, intricate problems.
• A strong drive and an enthusiastic desire to learn and adapt within a fast-paced, high-stakes professional environment.

Why This Role? (Benefits and Career Opportunities)

• Work on greenfield projects from day one, ensuring your contributions have a real and immediate impact.
• Benefit from mentorship from top engineers, fostering significant professional growth.
• Collaborate with some of the brightest minds across both the technology and finance sectors.
• Gain access to top-of-the-line tools, systems, and infrastructure.
• Experience unmatched career growth within a high-performance, meritocratic culture.
• Contribute to high-impact projects that genuinely shape the future of technology in finance.
• Ideal for recent graduates or individuals seeking an exciting and impactful internship opportunity to kickstart their career.