Quantitative Systems Software Intern

Point72; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Point72 in New York seeks a small group of highly talented interns to assist in developing, optimizing, and monitoring our production trading platform and research infrastructure. Interns collaborate in small, highly integrated teams.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or engineering with significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java, and a strong interest in systems programming on Linux. Knowledge of Git, MySQL, and web frameworks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate candidates in computer science or engineering.
• Significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java.
• Serious interest in systems programming (e.g. Linux kernel development, compilers, embedded systems, networking, file systems, debuggers).
• In-depth understanding of how userland programs run on Linux and interact with the kernel.
• Some basic knowledge of Git, databases (e.g. MySQL), and web development frameworks is a plus.
• Clear, concise, and proactive communicator.
• Detail-oriented.
• Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team.

Skills

Python

C++

C

Java

Communication

Detail-oriented

Ownership

Education

CS or Engineering, undergraduate or graduate

Tools

Git

MySQL

Web frameworks

Job description

Point72 in New York seeks a small group of highly talented interns to assist in developing, optimizing, and monitoring our production trading platform and research infrastructure. Interns collaborate in small, highly integrated teams.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or engineering with significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java, and a strong interest in systems programming on Linux. Knowledge of Git, MySQL, and web frameworks is a plus.