FinTech Software Engineer Intern — Summer 2027

Garda Capital Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Garda Capital Partners is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the New York office in the summer of 2027. The role offers opportunities to work on enterprise software development within a global hedge fund environment.

The candidate will gain exposure to Python/SQL-based solutions, front office and risk systems, and collaboration with senior staff. This internship emphasizes coding standards, problem-solving, and financial market awareness.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance
• Experience with the Python ecosystem of common libraries and working knowledge of at least one statically typed language
• Good grasp of computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures, algorithms, operating systems etc.)
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to high standards for code
• Interest or prior experience in the financial trading industry (particularly in fixed income) a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows, paired with the ability to write and debug code without them.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python and SQL.
• Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our front office/risk systems.
• Provide support for in-house and 3rd-party applications.

Skills

Python

Statically typed languages

OOP

Algorithms

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance

Job description

Garda Capital Partners is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the New York office in the summer of 2027. The role offers opportunities to work on enterprise software development within a global hedge fund environment.

The candidate will gain exposure to Python/SQL-based solutions, front office and risk systems, and collaboration with senior staff. This internship emphasizes coding standards, problem-solving, and financial market awareness.