Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

You will join a team building high-performance, distributed systems for research and trading infrastructure. You will work with engineers and quants to design tools, improve system reliability, and optimize the platform for low-latency, high-throughput data processing.

What you will do

• Build high-performance, distributed systems
• Design tools
• Improve system reliability
• Optimize platform for low-latency, high-throughput data processing

Required qualifications

• Active student pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines
• Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
• Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Strong understanding of algorithms, systems, and computer architecture
• Curiosity about how things work
• Desire to build systems that do things better
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Learn software design and testing techniques, such as Refactoring and Test Driven Development

Nice to have

• Strong bias for action
• Driven by accountability and internal urgency
• Desire to independently seek best solutions
• Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals
• Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
• Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Casual dress
• Snacks
• Lunch
• Game room
• Team and company events
• Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Competitive paid caregiver leaves

About the company

Aquatic is a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm's culture is shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.