Algorithmic Trader-Engineer Intern

The role

You’ll own a venue pod — such as an index-futures book, a commodities-futures book, or an options book on a specific venue — researching, building, and operating the intraday strategies that trade it. You work alongside senior trader-engineers on adjacent pods and the systems engineers who build the C++ infrastructure underneath.

What you’ll do

  • Own a venue pod (e.g., index futures, commodities futures, ETF options)
  • Operate and monitor live strategies during market hours
  • Research and validate ideas from market and execution data
  • Design, build, and deploy strategy improvements to production
  • Improve the internal tooling your pod depends on

What we’re looking for

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in 2027 or 2028
  • Proficient in Python or C++
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment with Git and shell scripting
  • Strong quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Legally authorized to work in the People’s Republic of China

What we offer

  • Opportunity to receive a full-time offer upon successful completion of the internship
  • Stipend starting from RMB 2,000 per day
  • Meals on working days
  • Relocation assistance, where applicable

How to apply

Email your resume or portfolio and a short note on work you’re proud of to [email protected].

Subject: Full Name + Position + Graduation Year

If your profile is a good match, we’ll get back to you within three business days.

Midas Technologies
Midas Technologies

Midas Technologies is an electronic market maker in APAC listed derivatives.