Participate in a 5-day immersive program focusing on trading systems development using C++ and Python, mentored by software developers.
About Five Rings
Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.
We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.
LINK: Trading Systems Development Intensive Program
This program will focus on current sophomores (those in their second year of university).
Where: New York City, NY - Five Rings HQ
When: August 10th - 14th, 2026
This Summer 2026, Five Rings will host an immersive, 5-day workshop exploring how trading systems technologies are designed and built. Leveraging our state-of-the-art C++ and Python development environment on Linux and mentored by our full-time software developers, participants will cover a wide range of topics from the network protocol stacks and distributed systems to C++23 and fundamentals of automated trading system programming. Current sophomores are invited to apply to join us in New York City at our office in Brookfield Place for this week-long intensive experience.
Selected candidates will receive:
- a $2,000 stipend
- travel coverage to and from New York
- housing accommodations
- breakfast/lunch in addition to social activities with the Five Rings team and several of our summer 2026 interns.
Five Rings is a team-first meritocracy built on constant innovation, where motivated and highly analytical individuals can thrive. We encourage interested students to apply and look forward to speaking with you soon!
Applicants are able to apply to multiple positions, but we strongly encourage you to only apply to your top choice.
Five Rings New York, New York, USA Office
225 Liberty St, New York, New York, United States, 10281
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