Software Engineer Intern

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.