Schonfeld 2027 Software Engineering Intern at Schonfeld will work alongside senior developers to improve the research and trading platform. The role involves designing, developing, deploying, and supporting applications within an Agile framework.
Responsibilities
We are excited to offer an opportunity for exceptional individuals to join the internship program at Schonfeld. You’ll spend ten weeks with an experienced software engineering team within the Schonfeld Technology division where you will be immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Schonfeld, working alongside talented professionals on high profile projects.
Software Engineers at Schonfeld take on a wide range of responsibilities and challenges. They design, develop, deploy and support existing applications as well as new features and platforms. They participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities.
You may be assigned to one of the following technology teams:
Treasury Technology team: delivers advanced systems for securities lending, financing, repo trading, FX hedging, collateral management, and margin optimization. Works closely with the Treasury Desk, Portfolio Managers, Prime Brokers, and OMS/EMS technology teams.
Compliance Technology team: responsible for intraday trade monitoring, position limit checking, surveillance, trading restrictions, and global regulatory reporting.
You’ll work alongside senior developers writing software that will improve the functionality, performance, stability, efficiency and scalability of the research and trading platform. You will be assigned both a manager and mentor, participate in organized team-building events, lunch and learns, social activities, and network with senior management throughout the summer. You will be assigned summer-long projects that will be directly related to the work of the team you are assigned to, which you will present on at the completion of the program. Upon completion of the internship, you may be extended a full-time offer of employment.
We do not require prior experience in finance, but we do require a passion for software development and solving business problems. We will teach you what you may lack in business knowledge to help you complete your tasks.
Qualification
Some basic knowledge of GitInterest in Capital Markets or FinanceStrong attention to detailWe’d love if you hadPrevious financial industry experience
Required
A student pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative field
Someone who has demonstrated software engineering skills from previous internships, coding competitions, or publications
Interest and experience in a programming language; various languages will be considered such as C++, Java, Python etc.
Some basic knowledge of Git, and databases
High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
Interest in Capital Markets or Finance
Strong interest in taking ownership of his/her work
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
We’d love if you had:
Previous financial industry experience although it is not required
An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
Preferred
Previous financial industry experience
An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
