COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Hartree Partners is a global energy and commodities firm, founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in many financial centers around the world including London, Singapore, and Dubai. Hartree Partners LP is owned by the company’s Managing Partners, senior staff, and Oaktree Capital.
Energy is always evolving. At Hartree Partners, we use our decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to explore the opportunities this evolution provides. We assist our customers in participating in new markets and navigating their complexities for maximum revenues at minimum risk. We provide a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.
Find out more about us by visiting our website at: http://www.hartreepartners.com/
OUR VALUES:
We are DEEPLY ANALYTICAL, data driven, and methodical, research and application oriented, we seek to understand before we act.
We are ENTREPRENEURIAL, intellectually curious, and enterprising, our goal is to develop new methods and find new opportunities.
We are INNOVATIVE, creative, and cutting edge, we welcome opportunities to break new ground.
We are COLLABORATIVE, collegial and connected, our best work comes through the teams we have built.
We are ETHICAL, operating with respect and honoring commitments, we are dedicated to making ethical and sustainable business decisions that reflect our core value of integrity.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Hartree Partners is seeking an Intern to join our high-performing development team working on the backend of a cutting-edge trading technology platform built on AWS. This is an exciting opportunity for intellectually curious, driven, and entrepreneurial students to gain hands-on experience in AI-powered software development within a fast-paced financial technology environment.
As an intern, you’ll contribute to building scalable, reliable backend systems and AI-enabled tools, while working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders and contribute to impactful, real-world projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying backend software applications using Python and other languages.
* Support the development and integration of AI-driven tools into trading platforms.
* Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code under the guidance of senior engineers.
* Participate in code reviews and collaborative development processes.
* Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues.
* Stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI tools and frameworks.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
* Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python or C# preferred).
* Familiarity with database systems such as SQL or NoSQL.
* Understanding of basic software development principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile).
* Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms.
* Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React) is a plus.
* Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence and/or financial technology.