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Quantitative Software Developer Intern
CompanyPoint72
LocationParis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist in the development, optimization, and monitoring of the production trading platform and research infrastructure. They will work on small, highly collaborative teams.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$120,000 - $150,000
Company Size
3337
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.
About the Role
Job Description
We are seeking a small number of highly talented interns to assist in the development, optimization, and monitoring of our production trading platform and research infrastructure. Interns will work on small, highly collaborative teams.
Desirable Candidates
- Undergraduate or graduate candidates in computer science or engineering
- Significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java
- Serious interest in systems programming (e.g. Linux kernel development, compilers, embedded systems, networking, file systems, debuggers)
- In-depth understanding of how userland programs run on Linux and interact with the kernel
- Some basic knowledge of Git, databases (e.g. MySQL), and web development frameworks is a plus
- Clear, concise, and proactive communicator
- Detail-oriented
- Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
Key Skills
PythonC++CJavaSystems ProgrammingLinuxKernel DevelopmentCompilersEmbedded SystemsNetworkingFile SystemsDebuggersGitDatabasesMySQLWeb Development
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