Quantitative Developer Intern - Summer 2027

Overview

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world-class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration, and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in functionality, scalability, and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do—combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize performant low-latency trading and high-throughput training systems
• Work extensively with traders and researchers
• Create tools to analyze data for patterns
• Make market observations and conduct post-trade analysis
• Develop, augment, and calibrate exchange simulators
• Operate the team’s high-frequency trading strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student
• Majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields
• Proficient in an object-oriented programming language (C++ and Python preferred)
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Passion for new technologies and ideas
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in financial markets

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Past industry experience
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant and/or participation in relevant Olympiads
• Familiarity with machine learning, data analysis, market research, and data modeling

Compensation

Anticipated New York and Chicago weekly base salary range: $3,500–$5,700 per week.

Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, in the heart of NYC’s Financial District, with a global impact and offices worldwide.

We foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive—without ego. Our open-concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect our commitment to a friendly, collaborative environment where great ideas win.

• Competitive compensation package
• Housing accommodation
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• Networking and social events (e.g., Broadway shows, escape rooms, cooking classes)
• Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
• Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions

Culture & Equal Opportunity

Tower offers a collaborative and welcoming culture with a diverse team and a workplace that values performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work—together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.