Student Opportunities
We are looking for the brightest quantitative and technical minds to join us in solving the most interesting problems in finance.
Overview
Grow With Us
Continued learning opportunities, mentorship and training, and an open, collaborative culture empowers interns and new grads to have an immediate impact here at HRT.
Internships
Across our global internships, current students work on real projects in collaboration with experienced mentors and build their knowledge and skills through varied learning opportunities. From NYC to Singapore, interns look forward to a packed social calendar that fosters lasting connections and memories.
Algorithm Development Intern
Working in close collaboration with your mentors, you will apply sophisticated quantitative research and modeling techniques to understand and predict market behavior and write software to improve our trading strategies.
Software Engineering Intern
A software engineering summer internship program that will focus on independent programming projects in C++ and Python. You’ll get to work on real projects in close collaboration with our team of exceptional software engineers.
Women in Trading Technology Internship
A 2-4 week exploration into automated trading for freshmen and sophomore students. Interns will get an introduction to all technical facets of the algorithmic trading industry, learn about who we are and what we do, and participate in hands-on independent programming projects in Python and C++.
The 2024 application cycle is closed; check back next fall for the 2025 cycle!
Full-time Roles For Graduating Students
If you’re graduating from a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in 2024, consider one of our full-time roles. New hires are immersed in a robust training program that equips them to hit the ground running on their new team.
Algorithm Developer
Algorithm Developers are responsible for building and maintaining the models that drive our trading, relying on quantitative (mathematics, statistics, data analysis) and technical (C++/Python programming) skills to develop and improve our strategies. A typical day involves applying rigorous statistical analysis to vast quantities of market and financial data to produce predictive trading models.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure at HRT. Their work spans our incredible live trading system and a powerful research environment; Software Engineers bring deep knowledge of C++, OS internals, CPU architecture, and networking hardware and protocols.
Hardware Design Engineer
Hardware Design Engineers at HRT craft sophisticated digital logic solutions in FPGA and ASIC technologies with nanosecond precision. They push boundaries in trading performance using advanced low-level logic design, low-latency hardware architectures, and novel solutions for hardware-software interaction. The team uses various electronic design automation (EDA) tools (open source included!) for development.
FAQs
Do I need experience in financial markets to apply?
What programming languages are used in HRT interviews?
Can I apply for more than one job at the same time?
What perks are available to interns?
But the internship experience expands far beyond the walls of our office — we want our interns to truly get to know their homes for the summer! Enjoy a vibrant social calendar of unforgettable events, from sporting events to food tours to live theater.
What’s the difference between an Algorithm Engineer and an Algorithm Developer?
Algorithm Developers build and maintain the models that drive our trading, working hand in hand with Algo Engineers to help test and deploy their strategies. Algorithm Developers rely on a mix of quantitative (math, stats, data analysis) and technical (C++/Python programming) skills in researching, backtesting, and monitoring new strategies.
Check out job descriptions and our YouTube channel for more details on role specifics!
What is your WFH policy?
Full-time roles follow a hybrid model that varies by team.
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