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Citadel Securities

FPGA Engineer (Intern)

Miami, FL

$4K - $4K/wk

As an intern, you'll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11-week program that ... Improve trading system efficiency and performance to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation ...

Citadel Securities

FPGA Engineer (Intern)

Manhattan, NY

$4K - $4K/wk

As an intern, you'll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11-week program that ... Improve trading system efficiency and performance to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation ...

Base Power Company

Quantitative Developer Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

As an intern, you'll work on high-impact problems critical to Base's success and deliver solutions ... Designing algorithms for trading a fleet of energy storage resources in ERCOT. * Validating physics ...

BasePower

Software Engineering Intern

Austin, TX

... homes, the algorithms that trade power into ERCOT, the internal tools that let us deploy and ... As a software engineering intern, you'll ship real code that runs in production on systems that ...

Optiver

Quantitative Research Intern (PhD)

Chicago, IL

$80K - $90K/yr

Using statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms. * Leveraging big data ... Available to intern during Summer 2026 * Open to full-time opportunities upon graduation in 2027 or ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern algorithmic trader in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Algorithmic Trader vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectIntern Algorithmic TraderQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in finance, computer science, or related fieldsOften holds or pursuing advanced degrees in finance, mathematics, or statistics
Work EnvironmentFinancial trading firms, hedge funds, or proprietary trading desksInvestment banks, asset management firms, or financial institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in trading and hedge fund environments focusing on algorithmic strategies

The Intern Algorithmic Trader primarily focuses on supporting trading strategies through coding and data analysis, often in a fast-paced trading environment. In contrast, a Quantitative Analyst develops models and conducts research to inform investment decisions. While both roles require strong quantitative skills, the intern role is more hands-on with trading execution, whereas the analyst role emphasizes model development and research.

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Infographic showing various Intern Algorithmic Trader job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, and 93% Full Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.
FPGA Engineer (Intern)

FPGA Engineer (Intern)

Citadel Securities

Miami, FL

$4K - $4K/wk

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Posted 23 days ago

Job description

At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of FPGA Engineers work in small teams to create the next generation FPGA solutions to support ultra-low latency trading systems across the firm. FPGA Engineers work closely with business leaders to design and deploy FPGA solutions that help optimize trading system performance. As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in technology through an 11-week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship. Your Objectives:

  • Design, implement and test FPGA solutions across Citadel Securities’ trading businesses
  • Improve trading system efficiency and performance to accelerate algorithmic trade signal generation and order execution
  • Work in small teams to build the future of finance

Your Skills & Talents:

  • A deep passion for technology and hardware development
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields
  • Experienced in RTL Design (SystemVerilog preferred). Python, C, Tcl, and Bash a plus.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Hardware Architecture, Simulation, Systems Integration, Hardware Validation and Testing, FPGA Synthesis, and Static Analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technology

Opportunities available in New York.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $4,300 to $4,800 per week.

About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market’s most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.

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