Software Engineering Intern

The Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for exceptional individuals to join the internship program ’ll spend ten weeks with an experienced software engineering team within the Schonfeld Technology division where you will be immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Schonfeld, working alongside talented professionals on high profile projects.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for exceptional individuals to join the internship program ’ll spend ten weeks with an experienced software engineering team within the Schonfeld Technology division where you will be immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Schonfeld, working alongside talented professionals on high profile projects.

Software Engineers at Schonfeld take on a wide range of responsibilities and challenges. They design, develop, deploy and support existing applications as well as new features and platforms. They participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities.

You may be assigned to one of the following technology teams:

team: delivers advanced systems for securities lending, financing, repo trading, FX hedging, collateral management, and margin optimization. Works closely with the Treasury Desk, Portfolio Managers, Prime Brokers, and OMS/EMS technology teams.

team: responsible for intraday trade monitoring, position limit checking, surveillance, trading restrictions, and global regulatory reporting.

You’ll work alongside senior developers writing software that will improve the functionality, performance, stability, efficiency and scalability of the research and trading platform. You will be assigned both a manager and mentor, participate in organized team-building events, lunch and learns, social activities, and network with senior management throughout the summer. You will be assigned summer-long projects that will be directly related to the work of the team you are assigned to, which you will present on at the completion of the program.

Upon completion of the internship, you may be extended a full‑time offer of employment.

We do not require prior experience in finance, but we do require a passion for software development and solving business problems. We will teach you what you may lack in business knowledge to help you complete your tasks.

• A student pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative field
• Someone who has demonstrated software engineering skills from previous internships, coding competitions, or publications
• Interest and experience in a programming language; various languages will be considered such as C++, Java, Python etc.
• Some basic knowledge of Git, and databases
• High levels of creativity and quick problem‑solving capabilities
• Interest in Capital Markets or Finance
• Strong interest in taking ownership of his/her work
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

• Previous financial industry experience although it is not required
• An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field

Kick‑start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action‑packed weeks, you will have the opportunity to build solutions that tackle real‑world challenges and leave a lasting impact on the firm. As an intern, you’ll join a close‑knit team that is ready to support your growth and accelerate your career. We will pair you with a dedicated manager and a mentor who’ll guide your development over the course of the internship and beyond.

Throughout the program, you will have the chance to connect with senior leaders through a series of learning sessions, attend hands‑on skills workshops, network at social events and get a…