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What is a quantitative developer summer intern?

A Quantitative Developer Summer Intern works on developing, implementing, and optimizing financial models, trading algorithms, and data-driven tools. Interns typically collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and software engineers to enhance trading strategies and risk management systems. Responsibilities may include coding in languages like Python, C++, or Java, analyzing financial data, and improving computational efficiency. This role provides hands-on experience in quantitative finance, algorithmic trading, and software development within a financial institution or hedge fund.

What are the typical responsibilities for a quantitative developer summer intern during their internship?

As a Quantitative Developer Summer Intern, you will likely assist with designing, coding, and testing quantitative models and tools under the guidance of experienced developers and quants. Your day-to-day work may involve data analysis, collaborating on algorithm optimization, and writing clean, efficient code for real-world finance applications. Interns often participate in team meetings, contribute to ongoing projects, and may have the opportunity to present their results to key stakeholders. This role provides valuable exposure to working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and learning industry-standard development practices. By engaging with both technical and project-based tasks, you gain hands-on experience that can lead to future full-time opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the quantitative developer summer intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quantitative Developer Summer Intern, you need strong analytical abilities, proficiency in mathematics, and programming skills in languages like Python or C++, often supported by coursework in computer science, mathematics, or related fields. Familiarity with quantitative modeling tools, financial data platforms, and version control systems such as Git is typically important. Attention to detail, problem-solving aptitude, and effective teamwork and communication skills help interns contribute meaningfully to complex projects. These abilities are vital for efficiently developing, testing, and implementing quantitative models within high-performing financial or technology teams.

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Quantitative Developer Intern - Summer 2027

New York, NY

Tower Research Capital
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees

$3.5K - $5.7K/wk

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world's best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. 

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do - combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities: 

  • Architect and optimize performant low-latency trading and high-throughput training systems
  • Work extensively with traders and researchers
  • Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
  • Make market observations and conducting post-trade analysis
  • Developing, augmenting, and calibrating exchange simulators
  • Operate the team's high-frequency trading strategies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD student
  • Majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields
  • Proficient in an object-oriented programming language (C++ and Python preferred)
  • A working knowledge of Linux/Unix
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • A passion for new technologies and ideas
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interest in financial markets

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

  • Past industry experience 
  • Experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads
  • Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research and data modeling 

Anticipated New York and Chicago weekly base salary range $3,500-5,700.

Benefits:

Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world. 

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive - without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Housing accommodation
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
  • Exciting networking and social events (e.g. Broadway shows, escape rooms, cooking classes)
  • Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
  • Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions

At Tower, you'll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work - together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.