Aquatic Capital Management-posted 8 months ago
Intern
Chicago, IL
101-250 employees

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.

  • Design tools to improve system reliability.
  • Optimize the platform for low-latency, high-throughput data processing.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers and quants.
  • 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 between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
  • Solid programming skills in Python and/or C++.
  • Strong understanding of algorithms, systems, and computer architecture.
  • Curiosity about how things work, and a desire to build systems that do things better.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Learn software design and testing techniques, such as Refactoring and Test Driven Development.
  • Strong bias for action.
  • Driven by accountability and internal urgency.
  • Desire to independently seek best solutions.
  • Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Research goals.
  • Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting.
  • Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues.
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Competitive 401k plan.
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Casual dress.
  • Snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events.
  • Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves.
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