Quantitative Developer Intern
Tower Research CapitalAbout the Role
Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998, built on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams with a 25+ year track record.
This internship is for those available from February 2027 for six months. The role involves iterating quickly with on-site quantitative researchers to improve the desk's trading strategies P&L, developing Python tools used in trading strategies research, improving the existing simulation/backtest framework, and helping the global research team on EMEA-related research.
Requirements
- Currently in the final year of a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or a related field
- Strong interest in quantitative finance and software development
- Solid foundation in Python programming and exposure to libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, or Polars through coursework or personal projects
- Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually demanding environment
- Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a distributed team
- Exposure to C++ and/or scripting languages (e.g., Bash) is a plus
- Interest in learning about large-scale systems, workflow orchestration, and production-grade software engineering practices
What You'll Get
- Competitive compensation package
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
- Exciting networking and social events
- Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
- Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions