About the role#
Point72 is hiring a Quantitative Developer Intern for the Winter 2027 term. You will work with our Internal Alpha Capture team to develop scalable quantitative equity trading signals. This is a full-time, on-site role based in New York from January to April 2027.
What you'll do#
- Build and enhance low-latency Java components like messaging handlers and market data parsers.
- Design features to support trade execution workflows and move research signals into production.
- Optimize high-throughput data ETL pipelines and SQL databases for real-time market data.
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability under live market conditions.
- Improve infrastructure tools including monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
- Participate in training and mentorship to learn about production trading systems.
What you'll need#
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong Java programming experience with production-level coding and object-oriented design skills.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies, specifically Docker.
- Experience working in Unix environments and using shell scripting.
- Knowledge of Git for version control and experience with continuous integration tools.
- Ability to own projects from design to deployment while collaborating in a small team.
- Commitment to high ethical standards.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Work modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Point72
Point72 is a global alternative investment firm based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company manages investments through fundamental and systematic strategies. It operates across multiple asset classes and geographies. The firm maintains a staff of over 3,600 employees.
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