LINK 2027: Software Development Intensive Program
Five Rings · New York, United States · 1mo ago
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 2027: Software 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: LINK is offered in three one-week sessions:
- LINK[0]: January 4-8, 2027
- LINK[1]: January 11-15, 2027
- LINK[2]: August 9-13, 2027
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 network protocol stacks and distributed systems to C++23 and the 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.
Candidates apply once to LINK; session placement is determined during the offer process based on your availability and university's academic calendar.
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
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!