Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2027)

Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world’s most competitive arenas—global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence. 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. Requirements: 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 Spring 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 Candidate qualities: 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: Benefits: For full-time employees, fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and depende