Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking exceptional early talent for our premier Sophomore Summer Internship Program. Sophomore interns will have the unique opportunity to rotate through both the Algorithm Development (Quant Research) and Software Engineering teams, gaining exposure to both areas while contributing to a wide range of impactful projects.

Interns will dive into cutting-edge quantitative modeling during the Algorithm Development rotation, building tools to understand and predict market behavior. In the Software Engineering rotation, they’ll tackle challenging technical projects that power research and trading at HRT.

We are looking for quantitatively-driven problem-solvers across programming, science, and math who are excited to solve the most challenging problems in our field.

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What to Expect

• Work on impactful projects in close collaboration with experienced mentors
• Attend and participate in Tech Talks that provide an overview of markets and HRT’s trading philosophy
• Enjoy a curriculum of speakers, trading games, mentorships, and social events throughout the summer

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Qualifications

• You are a full-time student in a quantitative and/or technical discipline who is eligible for full-time roles in 2028
• Experience programming in Python, C, or C++
• Experience with statistical analysis, numerical programming, or machine learning in Python, Pandas/Numpy, R, and/or MATLAB
• Strong communication skills

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