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United Kingdom
2026-10-09
ALPRESI RESEARCH
English
UK & Ireland
Software Developer Intern
Role Description
**About ALpresi Research**
ALpresi Research is a premier, data-driven quantitative research and technology firm operating at the intersection of mathematical finance, advanced data science, and institutional-grade software development. We design and build sophisticated quantitative trading software and infrastructure, specializing in fully automated, high-performance, and risk-managed trading systems.
**🎯Role Overview**
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically sharp
**Software Engineering Intern**
to join our core development team. In this role, you will help bridge the gap between complex mathematical trading ideas and production-grade execution systems. You will work closely with researchers to optimize algorithms, manage data pipelines, and develop low-latency trading infrastructure using Python and C/C++.
**🛠️Key Responsibilities**
* System Development: Write clean, robust, and highly optimized code in Python and C++ for our proprietary trading systems and infrastructure.
* Data Engineering: Build, maintain, and optimize high-throughput data pipelines for real-time and historical financial market data.
* Strategy Implementation: Help translate quantitative trading strategies and mathematical models into fully automated production code.
* Performance Optimization: Analyze existing codebases to identify performance bottlenecks, reducing latency and increasing system throughput.
* Testing & Validation: Implement rigorous automated testing and validation frameworks to ensure system stability and strict risk management.
**🎓Required Skills & Qualifications**
* Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Python (for data processing, analysis, and scripting) and C/C++ (for object-oriented design and performance-critical systems).
* Academic Background: Pursuing a Degree (B.Tech / M.Tech / MS) in Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or a highly technical engineering field.
* Core Fundamentals: Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multi-threading concepts.
* Domain Interest: A strong interest in financial markets, quantitative trading structures, or algorithmic execution (prior knowledge of cash/derivatives is a huge plus).
* Mindset: A strong engineering-first approach, analytical problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work under minimal human intervention.
**🎁 What You Will Gain**
* Paid Internship: Competitive monthly stipend based on skills and performance.
* Direct, hands-on experience building production-grade software for live financial markets.
* Mentorship from quantitative software developer market professionals with over a decade of execution experience.
* Exposure to low-latency infrastructure design and real-world risk management models.
* Potential for a full-time role (Pre-Placement Offer) based on exceptional internship performance.