Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)

As a Software Engineering Intern at Aquatic, you will join a fast-moving team building high-performance, distributed systems that power our research and trading infrastructure. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and quants to design tools, improve system reliability, and optimize our platform for low-latency, high-throughput data processing. This is a hands-on, impactful role—your work will directly influence live systems and research workflows.

Requirements:

• Active student pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, physics, computer science, or other scientific disciplines with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Strong understanding of algorithms, systems, and computer architecture
• Curiosity about how things work, and a desire to build systems that do things better
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Learn software design and testing techniques, such as Refactoring and Test Driven Development

Candidate qualities:

• Strong bias for action
• Driven by accountability and internal urgency
• Desire to independently seek best solutions
• Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals
• Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
• Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues

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