Micro-Intern: Research Technology Developer (IAP)

Job description

**About Cubist** Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. **Job Description** The Central Research Technology team, which builds strategic solutions for research and live trading of quantitative strategies across multiple frequencies and products, is seeking a highly talented intern to work with the team in January. This is a unique opportunity to help design and build the next generation of research and quant trading systems for Cubist. **Desirable Candidates** - Undergraduate or graduate candidates in computer science or engineering - Significant experience in Python and/or C++ - Interest in open source research tools for data science and machine learning - Basic knowledge of linux, git, conda, and CI processes - Knowledge of cloud, databases and distributed or streaming compute is a plus - Reasonable quantitative and statistical skills - Experience with Finance preferred - Clear, concise, and proactive communicator - Detail oriented and quick learner in a fast-paced environment - Team player with strong pride of ownership - Commitment to the highest ethical standards