Software Engineering Intern – Summer/Fall 2025

About Us

Stronghold Investment Management ("Stronghold," "SIM," or "the Firm") is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles.

Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries
  
  

Role Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Intern with programming experience to join our technology team. You'll work alongside seasoned engineers and analysts to build and maintain tools that support our investment operations, data pipelines, and research infrastructure.

We're looking for driven, curious students with a passion for programming, systems design, and solving real-world problems. This internship offers them a rare opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers, build production-grade tools, and gain exposure to the fast-evolving intersection of finance and technology.

‍Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and quants to develop internal tools and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code using our stack (e.g., Ruby, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, AWS).
• Assist with data integration, ETL pipelines, and backend services.
• Contribute to code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
• Participate in sprint planning and agile development cycles.
• Analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements to systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Ruby, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.).
• Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, or React).
• Understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with financial or time-series data.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or Git workflows.
• Contributions to open-source or personal coding projects.
• Interest in fintech, investments, or capital markets.
  
  

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a high-performance engineering environment.
• Exposure to real investment workflows and technologies used in finance.
• Mentorship from experienced developers and domain experts.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to mission-critical projects.
  
  

Why join the Stronghold Team?

At Stronghold, you're not just another employee; you are a part of our global family. We believe in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and celebrating successes together. With our state-of-the-art technology and a team of industry experts, we offer a platform for growth, development, and unparalleled learning.

‍Benefits:

• Salary: Competitive and aligned with local standards.
• Performance Bonus: According to company policy.
• Benefits: Includes medical insurance and group term life insurance.
• Continuous learning and development.10 recognized public holidays.
• Parental Leave
  
  

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

Salary Range$18—$25 USD

Total Compensation Range$18—$25 USD