High-frequency trading companies are now offering engineering and STEM students internship stipends of up to Rs 30 lakh per month. These multi-lakh packages reflect the rising demand for technical talent in the finance world. BTech graduates with strong math and programming skills are finding lucrative opportunities in quantitative trading roles that were once reserved for MBA and finance graduates alone.
Quadeye Leads with Rs 30 Lakh Monthly Stipend
Gurugram-based Quadeye is offering select interns about Rs 30 lakh per month as stipend. A two-month internship with the firm can total approximately Rs 60 lakh. The package marks a significant increase from last year. The company is specifically targeting students with strong mathematical and technical abilities for its HFT operations.
Graviton Research Capital Offers Rs 50-57 Lakh Packages
Another HFT firm, Graviton Research Capital, is offering two-month internship packages between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 57 lakh. Interns work in quantitative research, high-frequency trading, and technology development. The stipend far exceeds standard engineering internship pay. Different reports show slight variations in the exact figures but all confirm substantial increases.
Global HFT Firms Join the Hiring Spree
This trend extends well beyond India. Amsterdam-based IMC Trading has increased its two-month internship package to about Rs 50 lakh. Optiver is offering approximately Rs 60 lakh for a similar two-month internship period. Global HFT companies are actively competing for BTech and STEM talent across the world.
Why BTech Students Are in High Demand
HFT now involves mathematics, statistics, programming, and large-scale data analysis. Trading decisions must be made in extremely short timeframes. Companies need professionals who can analyze market data and build mathematical models. They also need engineers who can create computer systems that spot trading opportunities instantly and execute trades automatically.
The demand is rising rapidly for students with strong skills in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data analysis, and programming. This explains why finance firms are now offering such high stipends to engineering and STEM graduates for internship roles.
