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About The CompanyScalp Trade LLC is a leading trading firm specializing in high-frequency and algorithmic trading strategies across global financial markets. With a focus on technological innovation and data-driven decision-making, we leverage cutting-edge systems and infrastructure to execute trades with precision and speed. Our team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of trading technology, ensuring our clients and stakeholders benefit from our advanced approaches. At Scalp Trade LLC, we foster a dynamic, collaborative environment where continuous learning and innovation are core values, enabling us to stay ahead in the competitive landscape of financial trading.About The RoleWe are seeking a driven and intellectually curious C++ Software Developer Intern to join our dynamic trading firm. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience building high-performance trading systems while contributing meaningfully to our operations. You will work closely with experienced engineers in a mentorship-rich environment, learning cutting-edge low-latency systems design, trading infrastructure, and modern C++ development practices. This internship is designed to accelerate your growth as a software engineer while you help develop tools and strategies that directly impact our trading operations. If you thrive on learning, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and want to understand how financial technology works at scale, this is the role for you.QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess a strong foundation in C++ programming, with a solid understanding of core computer science principles. Demonstrated projects or coursework showcasing proficiency in C++ fundamentals such as STL, memory management, move semantics, and templates are essential. Candidates should be comfortable with data structures, algorithms, and basic systems concepts including threading and process synchronization. A quick learner with the ability to adapt rapidly to new tools, libraries, and frameworks is preferred. Familiarity with Linux environments, shell scripting, and command-line tools will be advantageous. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset are vital, as this role involves working closely with mentors and team members to solve technical challenges effectively.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize components for automated trading systems under mentorship, focusing on understanding architectural decisions in high-performance environments.Contribute to core trading platform enhancements alongside senior engineers, gaining insights into low-latency, distributed systems development.Learn and apply best practices in code quality, including SOLID principles, modern C++ patterns, and system design through code reviews and pair programming.Participate in profiling and optimizing trading system components, understanding techniques for real-time tuning and performance enhancement.Document code, design decisions, and lessons learned to strengthen technical communication skills and knowledge sharing.Work on well-scoped technical challenges to develop analytical and debugging skills within a production environment.BenefitsThis internship offers a unique chance to gain real-world experience in a production trading environment, where your code directly influences trading strategies and revenue generation. You will receive mentorship from industry experts, providing invaluable insights into low-latency systems, C++, and financial technology. The program provides comprehensive technical knowledge, from kernel tuning to network stack optimization, enabling you to understand the intricacies of high-performance systems. Additionally, this role serves as a platform for career acceleration, allowing you to build a portfolio of impactful projects and establish professional relationships with leaders in the fintech industry. Outstanding interns may be considered for full-time roles upon graduation, opening pathways for future career growth.Equal OpportunityScalp Trade LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity enhances our innovation and success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of technological excellence in financial trading.