Software Engineering Internship (Research Engineering)

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Software Engineering Internship (Research Engineering)

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This role is based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.

The role

• 31st March 2025 or 30th June 2025 to 19th September 2025
• 09:00 – 17:30 working hours
• Based in Central London

We are currently seeking the brightest students to join our 12 or 24-week summer internships between their penultimate and final year of study, finishing in September.

Joining G-Research as an intern within our ResEng function will enable you to develop your knowledge of working with successful legacy systems as they are modernised; a highly sought-after skill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an innovative, intellectually curious student to build world-class software. This challenging and satisfying software development role will also include delivering improvements to our production code.

Key responsibilities

• Enhancing and supporting the existing trade technology platform and associated toolset
• Designing and implementing high quality code to work with large data sets
• Researching raw data, working with quant teams to ensure data quality and value
• Designing database and query performance, and optimisation enhancements where possible
• Maintaining and enhancing the existing infrastructure and data processing tools that are responsible for regular handling of many significant data feeds

Induction and training

Successful candidates will gain an in-depth introduction to the world of technology within finance, as well as extensive introductions to the internal workings of the business.

You will be paired with an experienced Engineer who will mentor you through your time with us. All interns will have access to numerous training courses, including online learning licences to hone your technical skills and soft skill training.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for competent and practical software engineers with experience of object orientated programming languages, such as C#, Java or C++, alongside excellent academics (studying for a 2:1 or above in Computer Science or Computer Science with Mathematics).

You will have a genuine interest in both software technology and the underlying hardware, as well as an appreciation of good software architecture, core programming techniques and data structures.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• An interest in quantitative finance and an understanding of the role engineering plays within the space
• The ability to prioritise, plan and deliver to support the wider team and ensure work remains on track
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and a proactive approach to learning to stay ahead of the technology curve and identify how we can adopt new technologies in the ways we work
• Balanced judgement, with the ability to evaluate different approaches and identify appropriate solutions
• Adaptable communication style and approach, tailored to your audience, in order to convey compelling messages
• The ability to understand the needs and challenges of others and present mutually beneficial solutions
• A collaborative approach and a desire to build effective relationships across the business

Perks of the role

• Highly competitive compensation
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• 30 days’ holiday pro-rata
• 9% company pension contributions
• Opt-in private health insurance
• Monthly company events
• Central London office close to five stations and six tube lines

Interview process

Successful applicants at the CV review stage will be invited to sit a technical test. If you pass, you will then be invited to take part in an assessment centre followed by final Interviews.

Please note, due to our desire to convert the top of our intern cohort into our graduate programme we are only able to consider applications from those graduating in 2026. We will respond to applications from September 2024 and begin interviewing in October.

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.

About G-Research

At G-Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future. 

We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in our collaborative working environment. 

We are proud to offer challenging summer internships and year-long placement opportunities for students across G-Research.

Our interns gain hands-on experience with real projects, get access to leading training programmes and are partnered with a mentor for the duration of their time with us. 

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.