What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 position at hyannisportresearch?
HPR is seeking Computer Science and Computer Engineering students to join our award-winning FinTech company. HPR is a dynamic and rapidly growing technology company at the forefront of the high-performance electronic trading industry. As a leader in innovative products and services, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower tier-1 financial institutions to execute trades rapidly. Our commitment to excellence has fueled our rapid growth, making us an influential player in the market.
As a Software Engineering Intern at HPR, you will build upon your strong academic background as you help us advance state-of-the-art, high-performance computing and electronic trading. You will design, develop, and debug C applications running on multi-core Linux systems, to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data.
Education Requirements
- Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field and have attained Sophomore standing or higher
- Successful completion of a course(s) related to Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Machine Structure & Assembly-Language, Performance Engineering, and/or Networks & Protocols
- Must have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, if on a 4.0 scale
Basic Qualifications
- Relevant programming experience in an internship or academic environment, demonstrating strong engineering skills
- Demonstrated ability to read and write C code
- Familiarity with Linux Bash/Shell environment
- Relevant programming experience developing Python or Java applications
- Strong technical skills, with an interest in expanding knowledge of coding languages
- Capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Desire to work with low-level technologies
- Familiarity with network socket programming and TCP
Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated hourly rate this position is $42.00/hour. Please note that this range represents the expected base wage for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
Our goal is to ensure a robust learning experience, providing you with new friends, mentorship, and a foundation to start building a strong professional network. We do not offer any fake “intern projects” at HPR. Our Software Engineering Interns are actively engaged, making meaningful contributions to our team on a daily basis.
HPR is a collaborative organization. As a member of our team, you are in the thick of everything. Walls do not divide teams, and you will work side-by-side the most talented developers, designers and programmers in the business. At HPR you’ll enjoy generous employee perks including casual dress code, team events, free food and lunches, and more!