2027 Software Engineering Intern

The Role We are excited to offer an opportunity for exceptional individuals to join the internship program at Schonfeld. You’ll spend ten weeks with an experienced software engineering team within the Schonfeld Technology division where you will be immersed in the culture and atmosphere of Schonfeld, working alongside talented professionals on high profile projects. Software Engineers at Schonfeld take on a wide range of responsibilities and challenges. They design, develop, deploy and support existing applications as well as new features and platforms. They participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities. The Accounting and Valuation Technology team (AVT) maintains the firm’s shadow accounting book of records on Geneva along with its supporting data warehouse, delivering accurate end-of-day positions, cash balances, P&L, and transaction data to stakeholders across the firm through scalable, cloud-based services. The team also provides daily end-of-day pricing and uses agentic coding practices to accelerate delivery. What You’ll Do You will work alongside senior developers writing software that will improve the functionality, performance, stability, efficiency and scalability of the accounting and valuation platform. You will be assigned both a manager and mentor, participate in organized team-building events, lunch and learns, social activities, and network with senior management throughout the summer. You will be assigned summer-long projects that will be directly related to the work of the team you are assigned to, which you will present on at the completion of the program. Upon completion of the internship, you may be extended a full-time offer of employment. We do not require prior experience in finance, but we do require a passion for software development and solving business problems. We will teach you what you may lack in business knowledge to help you complete your tasks. What You Need: - A student pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative field - Someone who has demonstrated software engineering skills from previous internships, coding competitions, or publications - Interest and experience in a programming language; Java preferred, other languages considered such as Python, C#, C++, etc. - Basic knowledge of Git, and databases - A high level of creativity and quick problem-solving skills - Interest in Capital Markets or Finance - Strong interest in taking ownership of his/her work - Strong analytical and organizational skills - Strong attention to detail We’d love if you had: - Previous financial industry experience or completed coursework in Accounting - An advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field Our Internship Kick-start your career in finance with the Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of 10 action-packed weeks, you will have the opportunity to build solutions that tackle real-world challenges and leave a lasting impact on the firm. As an intern, you’ll join a close-knit team that is ready to support your growth and accelerate your career. We will pair you with a dedicated manager and a mentor who’ll guide your development over the course of the internship and beyond. Throughout the program, you will have the chance to connect with senior leaders through a series of learning sessions, attend hands-on skills workshops, network at social events and get a behind-the-scenes look at how various functions power the firm. We’ll empower you to bring your ideas to life and make an impact. Who We Are Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. Our Culture At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork-oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls. __PRESENT __PRESENT