Trading System Engineering Internship: Summer 2027

SIG Susquehanna; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided for duration of internship

Fully stocked kitchens

Fitness facility

Discounts for dining and entertainment

Social events

On-site Wellness Center

On-site services like mailroom and barber

Job summary

SIG Susquehanna in Bala Cynwyd is seeking motivated full-time students for a 10-week summer internship in trading system engineering. The role involves using technical skills in a challenging, collaborative environment to develop low latency trading systems in C++. Interns will receive education on financial markets and work closely with senior developers. Housing is provided, along with numerous perks including social events, wellness services, and a modern fitness facility.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or closely related STEM discipline.
• Strong software development skills in C++, C, Rust, C#, or Java, and some Python experience.
• Intention to graduate with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and begin full time employment by August 2028.
• Exceptional logical reasoning skills.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Engage in low latency C++ trading system development.
• Work on challenging projects for trading strategy development teams.
• Receive education on how markets work through a deep dive into financial markets.

Skills

C++

C

Rust

C#

Java

Python

Logical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's or master's program in computer science or related STEM discipline

Job description

Overview

Susquehanna is looking for highly motivated full-time students for our 10-week trading system engineering summer internship program. This is a computationally intensive role that will allow you to use your strong technical skills to solve problems at the intersection of trading, data, and technology.

Throughout the summer, you will receive education about how markets work by going through a deep dive into financial markets and Susquehanna’s approach to trading. You will also work on challenging projects for our trading strategy development teams in low latency C++ trading system development. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects side by side with senior developers who understand the nuances of building complex trading strategies.

What we’re looking for

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or closely related STEM discipline
• Strong software development skills in C++, C, Rust, C#, or Java, and some Python experience.
• Intention to graduate with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and begin full time employment by August 2028
• Exceptional logical reasoning skills
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

What's in it for you

• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
• Housing provided for duration of internship
• Relaxed dress code: jeans and sneakers are the norm, shorts all summer long
• Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
• A forty thousand square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events including a poker tournament, dinners, and sporting events in Philadelphia
• On-site Wellness Center
• On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance
• Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives