2026 Technology Internship – Software Engineer

Reposted 13 Days Ago
New York, NY
In-Office
125K-125K
Internship
Financial Services
The Role
The Software Engineer Internship focuses on developing software applications for asset management, collaborating with teams, and enhancing technical skills in a fast-paced environment.
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A Career with Point72’s Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

About the Software Engineer Internship
The Software Engineer Internship at Point72 provides individuals interested in pursuing a career in Technology at an investment firm with a valuable, hands-on experience. During the program, you will gain exposure to:

  • Developing and enhancing software applications that support asset management functions, including trading systems, research platforms, and data analysis tools
  • Code reviews, maintaining existing codebases, and ensuring software scalability and integrity
  • Technologies and methodologies like AI, machine learning, big data, and cloud computing to solve complex problems
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technology solutions align with business goals and processes
  • Documenting and presenting design decisions, code, and functionalities to team members and stakeholders
  • Interacting with senior-level professionals
  • The fast-paced, competitive hedge fund world and industry best practices

Summer Internship Program at Point72

In addition to the learning and development you’ll receive in your day-to-day role with your team, as a part of our summer internship program you will:

  • Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals
  • Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events
  • Attend sessions with senior leaders discussing their expertise and career paths
  • Get hands on access to the wealth of tools and resources that Point72 employees use every day
  • Gain exposure to groups and functions with unique responsibilities and perspectives on our industry
  • Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
  • Participate in networking opportunities across the firm, with groups such as Trading, Finance, Trade Support, Compliance, and Market Intelligence

What’s required

  • Expected Bachelor’s degree between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
  • Strong programming skills in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, C++, or similar
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, JIRA)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong analytical, writing, verbal communication, and technical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the team
  • Ability and willingness to conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity at all times
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

About Point72
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

The annual base salary for this role is $125,000 which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.


Top Skills

AI
Big Data
C++
Cloud Computing
Git
Java
JIRA
Machine Learning
Python
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The Company
HQ: Stamford, CT
1,691 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.

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