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Software Engineer Intern (FinTech)
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A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
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-13% projected decline
Job Description
Software Engineer Intern (FinTech) at Surlamer Investments Software Engineer Intern (FinTech) at Surlamer Investments in Corona Del Mar, California Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
intern Surlamer Investments is a Newport Beach-based private investment firm with a portfolio spanning algorithmic hedge funds, public markets, and technology-based private ventures. We are incubating a FinTech startup at the intersection of AI and public markets, developing tools that give private investors institutional-grade decision-making capabilities through AI, large language models (LLMs), and advanced algorithms. This role is best suited for candidates with a strong technical foundation and an interest in financial markets and data-driven applications. You will work closely with engineers, analysts, and leadership to implement, test, and continuously improve core platform functionality, contributing directly to system performance, reliability, and product evolution.
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Internship Pay:
$35/hour
Length:
10 weeks | Potential for longer-term in the future
Time Commitment:
40 hours/week Responsibilities Contribute directly to the core codebase by implementing and improving features that impact platform performance and functionality Contribute to backend infrastructure development for reliability and speed of execution (Cloud, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD) Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and reliability, and execute on those improvements Design and optimize APIs and backend services that support financial data processing and platform operations Build and enhance data pipelines and integrations with external financial data sources, ensuring accuracy and efficiency Debug complex issues and improve overall code quality and system stability Collaborate with engineers and analysts to translate business and product requirements into well-structured technical solutions Evaluate system behavior and user workflows to propose and implement meaningful technical enhancements, not just incremental fixes Qualifications Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript are required, with the ability to read, understand, and improve existing code Soon-to-be or recent graduate from a competitive university with a background in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field Must be in the final semester/quarter of an academic program, a recent graduate, or otherwise able to commit to 40 hours per week on-site for the duration of the internship Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, APIs, and system design principles Experience debugging and improving backend systems Experience integrating APIs and working with external data sources Financial markets, algorithmic trading, and fundamental analysis knowledge is highly preferred Must be able to work on-site in Newport Beach, CA