Quantitative Developer Internship (Winter 2026)

Blockhouse(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeIntern$42,650 - $58,755 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Quantitative Developer Intern at Blockhouse is responsible for building and optimizing performance-critical components for trading systems, specifically focusing on low-latency execution services and messaging systems in C++17+. The role entails developing event-driven execution systems, collaborating with quant researchers to implement production-ready strategies, and deploying services in UNIX/Linux environments. Candidates should have a strong foundation in modern C++, experience with debugging tools, and familiarity with messaging systems, while exposure to trading infrastructure is a plus.

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Required Skills

C++
UNIX/Linux
GDB
Message Buses
Systems Fundamentals
Clean Code
Performance Optimization
Event-Driven Systems
Trading Simulations
Backtesting

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Qualifications

Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer)
Solid experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
Hands-on experience with GDB for debugging complex systems
Familiarity with message buses / messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ZeroMQ, custom pub/sub)

About Blockhouse

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Blockhouse is a financial technology company specializing in advanced trading analytics and execution algorithms designed to enhance market performance. Leveraging institutional-grade tools, Blockhouse aims to reduce trading costs by up to 20% by providing real-time transaction cost analysis (TCA) and dynamic execution strategies tailored to modern trading desks. Their platform integrates predictive analytics and a suite of customizable algorithms to optimize dollar flows and enhance profitability across various asset classes.