Tower Research is hiring Core Engineering Intern | 1.3Lakh/month

About the Role

Tower Research Capital India, the Indian arm of the global high-frequency proprietary trading firm Tower Research Capital LLC (New York), is seeking passionate engineering interns to contribute to the ongoing development of its advanced in-house trading systems. Interns will work directly with top-tier engineers on complex problems in quantitative and distributed systems.

You will be involved in mission-critical backend engineering projects, playing a vital role in shaping tools and platforms across middle office and back office functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop scalable, high-performance applications in a real-time trading environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the firm’s Post Trade Platform, including modules such as:
  • Reference data management
  • Trade capture
  • Reconciliation
  • Profit and Loss (P&L) systems
  • Trade cost management
  • Surveillance
  • Compliance and regulatory reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to understand user requirements and define product features.
• Design and implement reliable, scalable, and efficient software systems with an emphasis on performance.
• Participate in the technological innovation of next-generation middle and back-office applications.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education Requirement: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline from a recognized institution.

Required Skills

Python, Java, Shell Scripting, Linux, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, SQL, NoSQL, Data Structures, Algorithms

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals
• Good understanding of databases and operating systems
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced development environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Perks and Benefits

• Daily meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
• Complimentary cab service within Gurgaon
• Modern, open workspace with a focus on work-life quality
• Exposure to a fast-paced trading technology environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for internship without regard to race, religion, gender, or background.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV (pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
• Cover Letter (optional)
• LinkedIn profile or personal website (optional)

Application Questions

You will be required to answer the following questions during the application process:

• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis?
• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B)?
• Have you held a position in a government or international/state-controlled institution?
• Are you an immediate family member of someone holding such a position?
• Have you previously worked at Tower Research Capital?
• Were you referred by a current employee? (If yes, mention their name)