Software Engineer Intern

About the role

Afuva is looking for a motivated Software Engineer Intern to join its technology team in Ottawa. You will work on the infrastructure behind sophisticated algorithmic trading systems and gain hands‑on experience with AI and quantitative finance projects.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software components for the trading platform.
• Support integration of machine‑learning and AI models into trading infrastructure.
• Help build and maintain scalable data pipelines for large‑scale data processing.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to understand system and model requirements.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and basic support.
• Explore new technologies and architectures related to AI and machine‑learning infrastructure.
• Contribute to broader AI applications such as data analytics or automation under supervision.
• Assist in ensuring code quality, maintainability, and best‑practice adherence.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities with a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Interest in software engineering and machine‑learning/AI domains.

Required skills

• Programming in Python, C++ or Java.
• Fundamental understanding of data structures, algorithms and software design principles.
• Basic knowledge of machine‑learning concepts.