Software Engineer Intern

Garda Capital Partners•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 22 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. We hire, grow, and mentor great talent and remain steadfast in our commitment to building a culture that helps them succeed. Garda is more than a workplace. We are built on trust, integrity, and a shared vision for how we work together, the enduring relationships we build, and the consistency of our results. Garda's primary offices are located in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale. Garda is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our Research and Technology (R&T) team based in our New York office for the summer of 2027. This is an exciting position offering opportunities to gain exposure to enterprise software development practices at a global hedge fund.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance
Experience with the Python ecosystem of common libraries and working knowledge of at least one statically typed language
Good grasp of computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures, algorithms, operating systems etc.)
Familiarity with object-oriented programming
Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to high standards for code
Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment
Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows, paired with the ability to write and debug code without them.

Nice To Haves

Interest or prior experience in the financial trading industry (particularly in fixed income) a plus

Responsibilities

Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python and SQL.
Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our front office/risk systems.
Provide support for in-house and 3rd-party applications.