Tower Research Capital
Quantitative Trader/Researcher Intern - Summer 2027
New York, Chicago +2 · Internship · Posted Jul 5, 2026
- Location
- New York, Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
New York, NY, United States - Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student; majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields.
About the job
Designs and deploys high-frequency trading algorithms, analyzes market data, and develops research tools and exchange simulators.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and deploy high-frequency trading algorithms; explore trading ideas using market data and market microstructure.
- Create data-analysis tools and contribute analytical computation libraries.
- Develop, augment, and calibrate exchange simulators.
What they ask for
- Be a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Be proficient in an object-oriented programming language; C++ and Python are preferred.
- Have working knowledge of Linux/Unix.
- Have strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities; show interest in financial markets and new technologies.
Nice to have
- Past industry experience; experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads.
- Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research, and data modeling.
Pay
$3,500-5,700 USD weekly base salary
Tools
C++, Python, Linux/Unix
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