Intern Software Developer

This Internship is for Winter 2026 - you can start your internship in January, February or March. The minimum length of the Internship must be 12 weeks. 

At Squarepoint, our technology is integral to the success of our firm. We are looking for highly motivated students with a deep passion for technology and software development to join our software developer Winter internship program. As a participant in the internship program, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and deliver custom software solutions that solve complex problems and help to shape the business of investment management.

Position Overview:

• A fast-paced training program to give you an introduction to all technical facets of software development in the algorithmic trading industry
• The software you build and the projects you work on will be leveraged to support active and ongoing trading with the markets  
• Independent programming projects in Python or C++
• Intern social events to let you network with other Squarepoint employees and explore the city where you’re spending your internship

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Candidates must be in penultimate year of study
• Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C++, Java, Rust, C
• Knowledge of Unix systems
• A deep passion for technology
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills