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Student Developer

@ Waterfront International Ltd

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Waterfront International Ltd is hiring student developers for internships available year-round, not only in the summer. The work is building and enhancing software and tools that process, store and analyze quote, trade and financial data, working alongside traders and quantitative research analysts. Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop new software and enhance existing systems
  • Create tools to process, store and analyze quote, trade and financial data
  • Work with traders, quantitative analysts and programmers on software solutions

Requirements summary:

  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics
  • C++ and/or Java knowledge, Linux experience preferred
  • Excellent academic record
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Shell scripting (Perl, Bash, CSH) a plus
  • Relational database knowledge (Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle) a plus

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Employer posting date
2023-10-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSoftware development
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Mathematics

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Waterfront International Ltd

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Full company description

Waterfront International is a Toronto-based quantitative finance research firm, specializing in developing computer based statistical trading strategies. Waterfront’s selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional achievement.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 95Wellington St W, Toronto, Ontario M5J, CA
Other recorded names
  • Waterfront International Ltd
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Waterfront International is a Toronto-based quantitative finance research firm, specializing in developing computer based statistical trading strategies. Waterfront’s selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional achievement.

FieldValue
IndustryFinancial Services
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Open jobs on Jobsy3
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Job description

We're seeking highly motivated students who possess strong technical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Internship opportunities are not limited to the summer and are available throughout the year.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop new software and enhance existing systems.
  • Create tools to process, store and analyze quote, trade and financial data.
  • Work closely with our traders, quantitative research analysts, implementation programmers and other groups to provide software solutions.

Requirements of the Candidate include:

  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree in Computer Science or Mathematics.
  • C++ and/or Java programming knowledge or experience in a Linux environment preferred.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of shell scripts and other languages including Perl, Bash or CSH is a plus.
  • Knowledge of relational databases including Sybase, SQL Server and Oracle is a plus.

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