Software Engineer Intern

WorldQuant is recruiting for Software Engineer Intern in Hanoi. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on August 22, 2026.

A global alpha factory that recruits through a public competition rather than a campus milkround.

What sets WorldQuant apart: The BRAIN platform is an open entry route that anyone can start today. Alpha research done at volume rather than depth. Global consultant network alongside full-time staff.

Related preparation: Quantitative Developer (QD) Career Roadmap, Quant Infrastructure Engineer Roadmap, Quantitative Data Engineer Career Roadmap and Algorithmic Trading Developer Career Roadmap.

The role, as WorldQuant describes it, published on February 23, 2026 and reproduced from their job board:

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy projects while working collaboratively with researchers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people.

The Role: We are looking for an exceptionally talented software engineer intern to join our team. You will be part of a business-facing team responsible for building and evolving the core systems that power our Quant strategies. You will be working with Quants very closely to develop, enhance, and support cutting-edge tools and systems that drive data decision making. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to full lifecycle of quant finance.

What You’ll Bring:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science

Python programming proficiency

Familiarity with data structure and algorithms

Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills