Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Role: Intern Software Developer

Department: Development

Location(s): Montreal, Singapore

At Squarepoint, our technology is integral to the success of our firm. We are looking for highly motivated students with a deep passion for technology and software development to join our software developer fall internship program. As a participant in the internship program, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and deliver custom software solutions that solve complex problems and help to shape the business of investment management.

Position Overview:

• A fast-paced fall training program to give you an introduction to all technical facets of software development in the algorithmic trading industry
• The software you build and the projects you work on will be leveraged to support active and ongoing trading with the markets  
• Independent programming projects in Python or C++
• Intern social events to let you network with other Squarepoint employees and explore the city where you’re spending your internship

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Candidates must be in penultimate year of study
• Knowledge of Unix systems
• A deep passion for technology
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Python and/or C++ knowledge