Algorithm Development (Quant Research & Trading) Internship – Summer 2027
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
$5,800/wk - $5,800/wk
Intern
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking exceptional full-time students to join our Algorithm Development Summer Internship Program. The role focuses on the research and implementation of automated trading strategies, allowing interns to collaborate with full-time mentors and apply quantitative modeling techniques to understand market behavior.
Responsibilities
Leverage our proprietary infrastructure (Python/C++) in conjunction with third-party tools to conduct quantitative research and data analysis
Use machine learning and time series techniques to derive novel insights on market behavior from large and complex datasets
Work on impactful projects in close collaboration with experienced researchers, traders, and developers
Utilize our world-class compute cluster to run simulations and crunch data
Build predictive models for financial markets using a combination of market and non-market data
Attend and participate in Tech Talks that provide an overview of markets and HRT’s trading philosophy
Enjoy a curriculum of speakers, trading games, mentorships, and social events throughout the summer
Qualification
Required
You are a full-time undergraduate or master's student in a quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, or a related program)
Experience programming in Python is a must
A passion for applying quantitative models and technology toward solving real-world problems
Strong communication skills
Preferred
C++ is desired for those interested in low-latency trading
Experience with statistical analysis, numerical programming, or machine learning in Python, Pandas/Numpy, R, and/or MATLAB
Benefits
Competitive signing bonus
Company-paid housing
Meals
Other perks
Hudson River Trading opertes as a multi-asset class quantitative trading firm.
