Trading Systems Engineer Intern: Build Fast Data Pipelines

P2P; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking an off-cycle internship candidate. As an intern, you will work in Hong Kong and gain hands-on experience developing software systems for trading operations. You should be graduating in 2026 or 2027, with solid foundations in C++ and Python, and a passion for clean coding practices. The role involves building data pipelines, collaborating with researchers, and optimizing system performance. Join a culture of innovation and push scientific boundaries to drive trading success.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in C++ and Python programming.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Interest in systems programming.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Ability to translate research requirements into software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve high-performance data pipelines.
• Collaborate with researchers to develop supporting tools.
• Optimize system performance through various improvements.
• Build tools and infrastructure for research efficiency.
• Bridge research prototypes and production systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Memory management

Operating systems

Networking

Linux

Clean code

Communication skills

Education

Graduation year 2026 or 2027

Job description

A leading financial technology firm is seeking an off-cycle internship candidate. As an intern, you will work in Hong Kong and gain hands-on experience developing software systems for trading operations. You should be graduating in 2026 or 2027, with solid foundations in C++ and Python, and a passion for clean coding practices. The role involves building data pipelines, collaborating with researchers, and optimizing system performance. Join a culture of innovation and push scientific boundaries to drive trading success.