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2026 DMFI Software Engineer Summer Internship
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2026 DMFI Software Engineer Summer Internship
Software Engineering Summer Intern – DMFI Technology
Location: London, UK
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly exceptional software engineering intern to join our DMFI Technology team at Schonfeld’s London office. The DMFI Technology team builds tailored solutions—including live and historical market data pipelines, quant analytics, and self-serve P&L/risk tools—delivered via Excel, APIs, and web applications. Our goal is to empower our investment teams with the data and infrastructure they need to turn ideas into data-driven, alpha-generating trades.
What You’ll Do
As a summer intern, you’ll collaborate with senior developers to build software that integrates with our analytics library and powers critical market-data pipelines, enabling Portfolio Managers to make informed trade decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work with live ticking market data from multiple providers and ensure Data is delivered within milliseconds for real-time trading
- Develop efficient time-series historical datasets for high-speed trading analysis
- Optimise the entire data lifecycle—ingest → clean → store → analyse → deliver
- Contribute to P&L and risk data pipelines, providing real-time and historical exposures for PMs
- Own an end-to-end analytics project that will be deployed to production and used by the business
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What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative or technical field, such as:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Engineering
- Economics
- Finance (ideally with one year left in your program)
Technical requirements:
- Proficiency in Python (familiarity with Java is a plus)
- Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Exposure to real-time data-streaming technologies (advantageous)
- Interest in capital markets or finance-related coursework
Our Internship: The Schonfeld Summer Experience
Launch your career in finance with a 10-week Schonfeld Summer Internship! Over the course of the program, you’ll:
✔ Solve real-world challenges – Build solutions that drive meaningful impact at the firm ✔ Thrive in a supportive team – Gain guidance from a dedicated manager and mentor for long-term growth ✔ Learn from leaders – Attend sessions with senior leadership, participate in skills workshops, and network through social events ✔ Explore beyond the role – Get a behind-the-scenes look at how various functions power the firm
We’ll empower you to bring your ideas to life and make a tangible difference from day one.
Who We Are
Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund dedicated to delivering industry-leading risk-adjusted returns. By leveraging both internal and external PM teams, technical expertise, and proprietary technology, we capitalise on market inefficiencies across Four Key Strategies:
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- Quantitative Investing
- Tactical
- Fundamental Equity
- Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income (DMFI)
Focused on Decades of Experience + Continuous Innovation, we believe in building and driving meaningful change through collaboration, curiosity, and top-tier talent.
Our Culture
At Schonfeld, we make investing in people our priority. We believe exceptional outcomes start with exceptional talent—and nurturing that talent is at the heart of everything we do.
Key aspects of our culture include:
🔹 Learning at the Forefront – We provide access to educational and professional development opportunities 🔹 Collaborative & Innovative – We encourage great ideas from all levels and a team-first approach 🔹 Community & Inclusion – Beyond the office, we foster internal networks and external initiatives that promote purpose-driven inclusion 🔹 Ambitious Growth Mindset – We challenge ourselves and our teams to aim high and push boundaries
If you’re driven, curious, and eager to make an impact—we’d love to hear from you!
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