Software Engineer Intern (FinTech)

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.Program:Job Type: InternshipPay: $35/hourLength: 10 weeks | Potential for longer-term in the futureTime Commitment: 40 hours/weekResponsibilitiesContribute directly to the core codebase by implementing and improving features that impact platform performance and functionalityContribute 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 improvementsDesign and optimize APIs and backend services that support financial data processing and platform operationsBuild and enhance data pipelines and integrations with external financial data sources, ensuring accuracy and efficiencyDebug complex issues and improve overall code quality and system stabilityCollaborate with engineers and analysts to translate business and product requirements into well-structured technical solutionsEvaluate system behavior and user workflows to propose and implement meaningful technical enhancements, not just incremental fixesQualificationsStrong 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 fieldMust 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 internshipUnderstanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, APIs, and system design principlesExperience debugging and improving backend systemsExperience integrating APIs and working with external data sourcesFinancial markets, algorithmic trading, and fundamental analysis knowledge is highly preferredMust be able to work on-site in Newport Beach, CA