2027 Summer Internship – Software Engineer

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   Bachelor’s degree expected between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028   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 is $130,000 (USD), which will be prorated based on internship start and end date; this does not include overtime compensation. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.