Software Engineer Intern at Garda Capital Partners (New York New York, United States)
Garda Capital Partners· New York New York, United States· $50/hr·
Role details
Job description
Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 22 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. We hire, grow, and mentor great talent and remain steadfast in our commitment to building a culture that helps them succeed. Garda is more than a workplace. We are built on trust, integrity, and a shared vision for how we work together, the enduring relationships we build, and the consistency of our results. Garda's primary offices are located in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale.
Garda is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our Research and Technology (R&T) team based in our New York office for the summer of 2027. This is an exciting position offering opportunities to gain exposure to enterprise software development practices at a global hedge fund.
Position Responsibilities
- Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python and SQL.
- Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our front office/risk systems.
- Provide support for in-house and 3rd-party applications.
Qualifications & Desired Skills
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance
- Experience with the Python ecosystem of common libraries and working knowledge of at least one statically typed language
- Good grasp of computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures, algorithms, operating systems etc.)
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming
- Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to high standards for code
- Interest or prior experience in the financial trading industry (particularly in fixed income) a plus
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment
- Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows, paired with the ability to write and debug code without them.
This role is also eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, healthcare plan, 401(k) matching program, etc. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education.
Base Salary for this role is expected to be between: $50—$50 USD
Why work at Garda Capital Partners
- Culture: Emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, continuous learning, and accountability. Leaders are approachable, and employees are encouraged to take initiative. Values include rigor, fairness, transparency, and excellence.
- Work environment: Global offices with a hybrid/office presence (roles listed in Geneva, Zug, New York, and Wayzata). The firm combines the agility of an entrepreneurial firm with the discipline of an established institution.
- Career growth: Focus on long-term career development; employees are given “lived experiences” and opportunities to shape outcomes. Open roles include Quantitative Researcher, Software Engineer (AI Tooling), Data Engineer, AI Intern, and Investment Analyst.
- Notable perks: Flat structure, cross-departmental collaboration, and a strong emphasis on integrity and work-life balance (the firm explicitly avoids short-termism).