Posted 6 months ago
Intern Software Developer - Montreal - 2027
@ Squarepoint Capital
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Squarepoint Capital is hiring a 2027 Software Developer intern in Montreal for a minimum 12-week placement in any season. The intern works alongside experienced engineers on trading-support software in teams such as Data Engineering, Risk, Market Data and Quant Development, with independent Python or C++ projects. Candidates must be in the penultimate year of a computer science, engineering or mathematics degree.
Responsibilities:
- Develop custom software solutions with experienced engineers
- Work on a project with visible business impact
- Complete independent Python or C++ programming projects
- Attend intern social events and networking
Requirements summary:
- Penultimate year of a computer science, engineering or math degree
- Knowledge of Python, C++, Java, Rust or C
- Knowledge of Unix systems
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
- Deep passion for technology
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Software development |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics |
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Squarepoint Capital
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Full company description
Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
- LinkedIn followers
- 54,397
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,591
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- 250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, US
- One Ropemaker Street, London, United Kingdom EC2Y9AW, GB
- 88 Market Street, Singapore, Singapore 048948, SG
- 1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec H3B0G7, CA
- 16 Avenue Matignon, Paris, France 75008, FR
- Quai du Mont Blanc 1, Geneva, Switzerland 1201, CH
- Baarerstrasse 53/55, Zug, Switzerland 6300, CH
- 18 Westlands Rd, Hong Kong, HK
- Intermediate Ring Road, Bangalore, 560071, IN
- Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, AE
- 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, US
- Calle de Velázquez, 34, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28001, ES
- 201 W Brookline St, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, US
- Business categories
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Squarepoint Capital
- Squarepoint
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- 0
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Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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This internship is based in Montreal and is available in any season. Please indicate your preferred season in the application questions.
The minimum length of the Internship must be 12 weeks.
Squarepoint sits at the intersection of finance, mathematics, and technology. From petabyte-scale data platforms to ultra-low-latency trading systems, we build the infrastructure that powers systematic investing across every major asset class and market worldwide.
We are looking for highly motivated students with a deep passion for technology and software development to join our Software Developer Internship program. As a participant in the internship program, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and deliver custom software solutions that solve complex problems. During your time with us, you will work in collaboration with your mentors on a project that has a visible impact on the business.
We have internship opportunities across various teams including; Data Engineering, Risk, Market Data, Quant Development, Frontend and many more...
Position Overview:
- A fast-paced training program to give you an introduction to all technical facets of software development in the algorithmic trading industry
- The software you build and the projects you work on will be leveraged to support active and ongoing trading with the markets
- Independent programming projects in Python or C++
- Intern social events to let you network with other Squarepoint employees and explore the city where you’re spending your internship
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent
- Candidates must be in penultimate year of study
- Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C++, Java, Rust, C
- Knowledge of Unix systems
- A deep passion for technology
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong communication skills
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