Tower Research Capital
Quantitative Developer Intern - Summer 2027
New York, ChicagointernAdded today
About this role
Tower Research Capital seeks a Quantitative Developer Intern to build and optimize high-performance trading systems and infrastructure. You'll work alongside traders and researchers to develop low-latency systems, analyze market data, and operate sophisticated trading strategies in a fast-paced quantitative trading environment.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize low-latency trading systems and high-throughput training infrastructure
- Collaborate with traders and researchers to understand strategy requirements
- Build data analysis tools to identify market patterns
- Conduct post-trade analysis and market observations
- Develop and calibrate exchange simulators
- Operate high-frequency trading strategies
What they're looking for
- C++ or Python programming
- Low-latency systems design
- Linux/Unix proficiency
- Problem-solving and debugging
- Data analysis and pattern recognition
- Machine learning (preferred)
- Financial market knowledge
- Communication and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive compensation ($3,500-5,700 weekly base)
- Housing accommodation provided
- Free meals daily (breakfast, lunch, snacks)
- Networking events and social activities
- Mentorship from senior leaders and alumni
- Collaborative, ego-free work culture
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a time you optimized code for performance—what was your approach and what improvements did you achieve?
- How would you approach designing a low-latency system, and what factors would you prioritize?
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