Software Engineer Intern (Python)

Garda is looking to hire a Software Engineer Intern (Python) to be a part of our Research and Technology (R&T) team based out of our Wayzata office, in Summer 2026. This is an exciting position offering opportunities to gain exposure to enterprise software development practices at a global hedge fund.

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of new lines of business solutions using Python, and SQL

• Support senior staff in designing and implementing complete solutions for our front office/risk systems.

• Provide support for in-house and 3rd party applications

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Quantitative Finance

• Experience with the Python ecosystem of common libraries and working knowledge of at least one statically typed language

• Good grasp of computer science fundamentals (e.g. data structures, algorithms, operating systems etc.)

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming

• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to high standards for code

• Interest or prior experience in the financial trading industry (particularly in fixed income) a plus

• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time-sensitive team environment

• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills