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Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)

Aquatic Capital Management · Chicago, IL

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Job details

Employment
Internship
Level
Internship
Education
PhD
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 13, 2026
Job description

About this role

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Aquatic Capital Management is hiring a Software Engineering Intern to build and improve high-performance distributed systems supporting its research and trading infrastructure. The intern will collaborate with engineers and quants on tools, system reliability, and low-latency, high-throughput data processing.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications: 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 2027 and Summer 2028 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

Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents For full-time employees, competitive 401k plan For full-time employees, 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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