Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027) at Aquatic Capital Management

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence.&nbsp;</span></p></div><p>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.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>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 <strong>between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.</strong></li> <li>Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++</li> <li>Strong understanding of algorithms, systems, and computer architecture</li> <li>Curiosity about how things work, and a desire to build systems that do things better</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment</li> <li>Learn software design and testing techniques, such as Refactoring and Test Driven Development</li> </ul> <p>Candidate qualities:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Strong bias for action</li> <li>Driven by accountability and internal urgency</li> <li>Desire to independently seek best solutions</li> <li>Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals</li> <li>Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting</li> <li>Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues&nbsp;</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life &amp; disability insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events</li> <li>Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing</li> <li>Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.aquatic.com/">Aquatic Capital </a></p> <p>This role represents a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm’s culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.</p> <p>Aquatic is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.</p></div>