Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- New York, United States New York, New York, United States
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- DESIRABLE CANDIDATES Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, machine learning, or other quantitative discipline, or current enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program Strong programming experience in Python with production-level coding quality Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker Experience with Unix environment and shell scripting Knowledge of profiling (e.g. VisualVM, async-profiler) and code optimization is a plus Knowledge of statistics and machine learning is a plus Ability to take ownership of projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a small team Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus Commitment to the highest ethical standards
- Education
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, machine learning, or other quantitative discipline, or current enrollment in a...
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Role Summary
Quantitative Developer Interns join Point72 Internal Alpha Capture for Summer 2027, working with the team developing quantitative equity trading signals. The role may involve improving research and trading infrastructure, data systems, signal development, and automated trading applications.
What You'll Do
- Improve signal research and trading tools infrastructure.
- Optimize data ETL pipelines, persistent and in-memory caches, and SQL databases.
- Work alongside quantitative researchers developing quantitative signals.
- Develop automated equities trading applications and real-time analytics.
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The posting presents all candidate criteria as desirable.
Preferred
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, machine learning, or another quantitative discipline, or current enrollment in a...
- Strong programming experience in Python with production-level coding quality.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker.
- Experience with Unix environment and shell scripting.
- Knowledge of profiling (e.g. VisualVM, async-profiler) and code optimization is a plus.
- Knowledge of statistics and machine learning is a plus.
- Ability to take ownership of projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a small team.
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
A highly collaborative, fast-growing team, Point72 Internal Alpha Capture (IAC) is developing scalable quantitative equity trading signals that leverage rigorous research, state-of-the-art machine learning methods, a broad range of public and proprietary data sources, and unparalleled computing power.
We are looking for exceptional students to join us as quantitative developer interns for Summer 2027. Our interns will work closely with our team, receive comprehensive, in-depth training, and help develop novel signals that may have a real impact.
You will gain exposure to a variety of activities, which may include:
- Improving signal research and trading tools infrastructure
- Optimizing data ETL pipelines, persistent / in-memory caches and SQL databases
- Working alongside quant researchers developing quant signals
- Developing automated equities trading application and real-time analytics
DESIRABLE CANDIDATES
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, machine learning, or other quantitative discipline, or current enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program
- Strong programming experience in Python with production-level coding quality
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker
- Experience with Unix environment and shell scripting
- Knowledge of profiling (e.g. VisualVM, async-profiler) and code optimization is a plus
- Knowledge of statistics and machine learning is a plus
- Ability to take ownership of projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a small team
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
About the company
Point72
Large Enterprise
Point72 is a global asset management firm that invests across various asset classes, primarily focusing on equity and credit markets. Founded by Steven A. Cohen in 2014, the firm leverages advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive investment decisions and deliver superior returns for its clients. With a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and professional development, Point72 cultivates a dynamic work environment where talented individuals can thrive in the fast-paced financial landscape. The company fosters a culture of integrity and accountability, aiming to contribute positively to the communities it serves.