DL Trading ยท 3 months ago
Quantitative Developer Intern - Summer 2026
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 Summerconfidentialsportstradingfirm is a sports trading firm seeking a Quantitative Developer Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will contribute to the research, design, and implementation of predictive statistical and machine learning models, while also assisting in the development of pricing models and operational tools.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Contribute to the research, design, and implementation of predictive statistical and machine learning models
Prototype and backtest models, monitor performance, and assist with optimizations
Contribute to key feature development for model efficiency
Develop and maintain Python codebases in a Linux environment
Help to design and implement new pricing models and frameworks
Support data pipeline and SQL database interactions for real-time models
Assist in improving trading systems and operational tools
Gain exposure to multiple sports, quantitative disciplines, and production engineering
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Python (experience in R or other languages a plus)
Strong interest in statistical modeling, machine learning, or predictive analytics
Familiarity with Linux and SQL databases
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Interest in sports and sports analytics / sabermetrics
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Predictable and reliable availability
Preferred
Coursework in statistics, optimization, computer science, or related fields
Prior internship or project experience in trading, quantitative research, or software engineering
Exposure to object-oriented development, real-time systems, or algorithmic trading models
Experience with sports gambling, fantasy sports, or predictive analytics applied to sports
Company
DL Trading
DL Trading develops algorithms to trade all major US sports. DL Trading was founded in 2020 by two veterans of the algorithmic trading industry.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Wittenberg
CCO / COO
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