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Summer 2025 Quantitative Developer Internship

Point72 is a premier investment firm that deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange.
$240,000 - $300,000
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Description For Summer 2025 Quantitative Developer Internship

Cubist Systematic Strategies, a division of Point72, is seeking exceptional students for their Summer 2025 Quantitative Developer Internship program. The internship is with the KEPL team, which specializes in trading medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe ratios.

The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for working in a start-up environment, possess strong analytical and programming skills, and be able to solve complex problems rigorously. Typical intern candidates come from math, computer science, or other related programs at top US universities.

During the internship, you will:

  • Receive rigorous and comprehensive training
  • Work with full-time researchers and developers on challenging real-world problems
  • Develop strong analytical skills
  • Have the opportunity to be considered for full-time offers after the internship

The KEPL team is composed of professionals from top universities and elite trading and tech firms, including D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, and Google. They foster an open and collaborative culture that values rigorous research and innovative technologies.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quantitative finance and potentially launch your career in the field. If you're passionate about applying cutting-edge technologies to trading and want to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, this internship at Point72 could be the perfect stepping stone for your career.

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Responsibilities For Summer 2025 Quantitative Developer Internship

  • Work on challenging real-world problems in quantitative finance
  • Develop and implement trading strategies
  • Collaborate with researchers and developers on projects
  • Apply analytical skills to solve complex problems
  • Participate in comprehensive training programs

Requirements For Summer 2025 Quantitative Developer Internship

Python
Java
Linux
  • Undergraduate degree or higher in math, computer science, or other quantitative fields
  • Strong analytical skills, with attention to details
  • Strong passion in applying new technologies to trading
  • Proficiency in Python and either C++ or Java
  • Proficiency with Linux environment
  • Knowledge of numerical computing is a plus
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards