2027 Internship/Graduate - Quantitative Developer / Software Engineer

About the role

QRT offers a 3-6 month 2027 internship for penultimate or final year students in quantitative development or software engineering. Interns work on technology powering quantitative research and trading, gaining mentorship and potential full-time roles.

Programme Details

• Duration: 3 to 6 months starting in 2027
• Open to penultimate or final year Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD students

Role - Quantitative Developer

• Build technology for quantitative research and trading
• Collaborate with researchers and traders on live market problems
• Design tools and infrastructure tailored to research and trading needs
• Solve complex technical challenges in fast-paced environments
• Focus on performance, reliability, and iteration speed
• Gain exposure to quantitative research and production trading systems

Role - Software Engineer

• Design and deliver platforms and infrastructure for trading and investment
• Work on ultra-low-latency execution and global risk platforms
• Develop systems connecting to financial markets, brokers, and data providers
• Build order generation and cross-asset trading systems
• Create platforms for profit and loss reporting and risk management
• Engineer pricing and risk analytics technology

Candidate Requirements

• Passion for technology, problem-solving, and innovation
• Hands-on software engineering experience via projects or studies
• Proficiency in C++, C#, or Python
• Familiarity with scripting languages and tools like Git, SQL, GCC, Linux
• Proactive, curious, and able to optimize performance
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and entrepreneurial mindset

Interview Process

• Submit application online; rolling review recommends early application
• Coding challenge to assess technical and problem-solving skills
• Assessment centre or online interviews via Microsoft Teams
• Interviews assess technical expertise and cultural fit