Tower Research Capital, a quantitative proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern in New York to join our Ventures organization for Summer/Fall 2025. As a member of Tower’s Ventures team, a SWE Intern will be working closely with our investment team to build prototypes for new products that Tower can launch as standalone businesses. Note that the Ventures team is separate from our Core Engineering team or any of our quantitative trading teams.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and deploying fullstack application prototypes for potential incubations or spinouts
- Developing data pipelines for our private investment research and opportunities
- Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices
- Assisting in identifying and solving technical challenges as they arise
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s student, ideally 2nd or 3rd year
- Majoring in computer science
- Seeking a 3-month internship
- Proficient in fullstack programming languages (Python, Typescript, Javascript, etc)
- Familiar with machine learning, data analysis, market research, and data modeling (a plus)
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- A passion for new technologies and ideas
- The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- A general interest in startups, venture capital, and new business opportunities
Anticipated New York weekly base salary range $1,300-$1,500
Benefits:
Tower’s headquarters are in FiDi, the heart of downtown Manhattan, at the historic Equitable Building. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- Exciting networking and social events
- Opportunities to learn from senior management across the firm
- Mentors from your alma mater and other top institutions
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
Founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton, Tower Research Capital is a trading and technology company that has built some of the fastest, most sophisticated electronic trading platforms in the world.
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