Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)
Aquatic Capital Management6 months ago
Responsibilities
- Build high-performance distributed systems supporting research and trading infrastructure.
- Design tools and improve system reliability.
- Optimize the platform for low-latency, high-throughput data processing.
- Work closely with experienced engineers and quants on live systems and research workflows.
Requirements
- Active student pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or another scientific discipline, with expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
- Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, systems, and computer architecture.
- Curiosity, a desire to improve systems, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Interest in learning software design and testing techniques such as refactoring and test-driven development.
- Strong bias for action, accountability, independent problem-solving, collaboration, and receptiveness to actionable feedback.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and dependents.
- Competitive 401(k) plan and employer-paid life and disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, and team and company events.
- Open environment focused on learning and knowledge sharing, plus generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid caregiver leave.
- Summer 2027 internship opportunity at an early-stage quantitative investment manager.
About Aquatic Capital Management
Aquatic Capital Management is a privately held quantitative investment firm that develops systematic trading strategies for global financial markets. It manages capital for institutional and accredited investors and runs a research and production trading platform spanning on-premises infrastructure and hybrid cloud (GCP and AWS) for backtesting, feature computation, and market data processing. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.