About the role#
Point72 is looking for quantitative developer interns for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the Internal Alpha Capture team to help develop scalable quantitative equity trading signals. Interns work alongside researchers to build tools and applications that use machine learning and large datasets.
What you'll do#
- Improve the infrastructure used for signal research and trading tools.
- Optimize data ETL pipelines, SQL databases, and in-memory caches.
- Collaborate with quant researchers to develop new signals.
- Build automated equities trading applications and real-time analytics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for computer science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong Python programming skills with a focus on production-level code quality.
- Experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
- Proficiency in Unix environments and shell scripting.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and work independently.
- Commitment to high ethical standards.
- Experience with code profiling, statistics, machine learning, or the financial services industry is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
About Point72
Point72 is a global alternative investment firm based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company manages investments through fundamental and systematic strategies. It operates across multiple asset classes and geographies. The firm maintains a staff of over 3,600 employees.
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