Python Software Development Internship

About the role

As a Quantitative Developer Intern you will implement software solutions that use advanced statistical methods and directly impact automated trading strategies across multiple asset classes. You will work closely with Quantitative Researchers on idea generation and development, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge technology, hardware and grid computing.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and deploy proprietary software solutions for complex algorithmic trading systems.
• Optimize large‑scale data processing and modelling.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate research‑based trading strategies into production software.
• Build software to manage risk and execution of the trading system.
• Automate human‑decision based trading strategies and implement algorithmic trades.
• Manage day‑to‑day technology requirements of proprietary trading systems and evaluate new technologies.

Required profile

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or a related discipline, with graduation expected between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and statistics knowledge.
• Excellent software development skills in Python.

Required skills

• Python programming.
• Asynchronous and multi‑threaded software development.
• Processing and handling large data sets.
• Network programming.
• Object‑oriented design, data structures and algorithms.

What we offer

• Meaningful, challenging projects guided by a software engineer mentor.
• Community events, educational sessions and team‑building activities throughout the summer.
• Mentorship with an experienced professional to support goals and professional development.