Software Engineering 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 have internally developed a FinTech startup focused on a pre-launch trading ideation and research platform empowered by AI, large language models (LLMs), and proprietary algorithms. This is a hands-on software engineering internship focused on enhancing the existing platform. Interns will contribute across frontend and UI/UX, backend systems, APIs, financial data integrations, and platform performance. We are seeking resourceful candidates with strong full-stack engineering skills who are comfortable working across multiple areas of the product. Exposure to trading, investment research, and fundamental financial analysis is preferred. Candidates without direct exposure should have a strong interest in financial markets and be quick learners who can rapidly develop the knowledge needed to contribute effectively. We are hiring immediately and looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible. Strong performance may lead to a full-time opportunity. Internship DetailsPay: $35 per hourStart: Immediate | As soon as possibleLength: 10 weeks, with potential for a future full-time offerTime Commitment: 40+ hours per week

Location: Fully on-site in Newport Beach, CA.

No remote or hybrid work. Candidates must be within commutable distance or willing to relocate for the duration of the internship.Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future ResponsibilitiesContribute to the continued development and enhancement of a pre-launch trading ideation and research platformBuild and improve features across the core codebase, with particular focus on UI/UX and platform functionalityEnhance APIs, backend services, and infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliabilityBuild and maintain data pipelines and integrations with external financial data sourcesAnalyze system performance and user workflows to identify and implement meaningful improvementsDebug complex issues and improve code quality, stability, and execution speedSupport cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows, including AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD QualificationsMust be available to start as soon as possibleMust be available to work 40+ hours per week, fully on-site in Newport Beach, CA, during business hoursBachelor’s degree completed, or expected by December 2026, in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, or a related fieldMust be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the futureStrong Python and JavaScript skills, with the ability to read, understand, and improve an existing codebaseStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, APIs, backend systems, and system designExperience debugging and improving existing applications and integrating external APIs or data sourcesFrontend, UI/UX, or full-stack development experience strongly preferredKnowledge of or personal experience with trading, financial data, or investment technology preferredExposure to stock trading, investment research, and fundamental financial analysis preferred