About the role
About Cubist:
Cubist Systematic Strategies aims to establish itself as a leading investment firm globally. We utilize systematic, data-driven trading strategies across various liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Our commitment to thorough research into diverse market anomalies is supported by our exceptional access to a wide array of publicly available data resources.
About Our Team:
The KEPL team at Cubist Systematic Strategies is rapidly evolving and specializes in medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with a high Sharpe ratio. Our group boasts members from prestigious universities and premier trading and technology firms, including D. E. Shaw, Two Sigma, Citadel, Meta, and Google. We foster an open, collaborative culture that prioritizes innovative technology and rigorous research.
Role & Experience:
We are seeking outstanding students for our Quantitative Developer Internship for the summer of 2026. Ideal candidates will possess a strong enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, start-up-like environment. They should exhibit exceptional analytical and programming skills, with the ability to tackle complex problems methodically. Our typical interns hail from top universities with backgrounds in mathematics, computer science, or related fields.
During this internship, you will experience the unique KEPL environment, receiving extensive training and developing robust analytical skills through collaboration with our full-time researchers and developers on real-world challenges. Successful interns may be considered for full-time positions following the internship.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative disciplines
- Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail
- Passionate about integrating new technologies into trading practices
- Proficient in Python and either C++ or Java
- Experience in a Linux environment
- Knowledge of numerical computing is advantageous
- Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards
The annual base salary ranges from $240,000 to $300,000 (USD), prorated based on the internship's start and end dates. Actual compensation may differ from the posted range depending on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

