Strategy Backtesting - Internship (WFH)

About the internship:We are an early-stage trading startup looking for a sharp, self-driven intern to own and run our entire backtesting function. This isn't a support role - you will be the go-to person for turning trading ideas into tested, data-backed strategies.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Code and test trading strategies from defined rules and briefs

2. Source, clean, and manage historical market datasets

3. Set up and maintain the backtesting environment and tools

4. Generate performance reports with key metrics

5. Iterate on logic and parameters based on test results

6. Research and recommend suitable tools, platforms, and data sources

7. Document all strategies, tests, and findings clearlyWho can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for the work from home job/internshipcan start the work from home job/internship between 7th Oct'26 and 11th Nov'26are available for duration of 3 monthshave relevant skills and interests* Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.are Computer Science Engineering studentsStipend:INR₹ 20,000 - 25,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:CertificateSkills required:Python, Statistics, JSON, Data Analysis, APIs, Data Cleaning, NumPy and PandasOther Requirements:1. Strong coding skills in Python (mandatory)2. Comfortable working with data - CSV, JSON, APIs, databases, data cleaning3. Analytical mindset - you can look at numbers and spot what’s off4. Self-starter who can own a task end-to-end without hand-holding5. Quick learner - willing to pick up trading concepts, platforms, and tools on the jobAbout Company:Alphanumeriq is an AI-powered investment and asset management startup in the process of building quantitative, technology-driven systems designed to manage investor capital across multiple asset classes.Additional information:Good to have:

1. Exposure to Pine Script, QuantConnect, Backtrader, Zipline, or any backtesting tool

2. Basic understanding of stock markets or financial data

3. Experience with APIs, web scraping, or automation

4. Familiarity with Git and version control

5. Statistics, engineering, CS, or finance background

Trading knowledge is a plus, not a requirement. We care more about how you think and build than what you already know about markets.

Responsibilities

We are an early-stage trading startup looking for a sharp, self-driven intern to own and run our entire backtesting function. This isn't a support role - you will be the go-to person for turning trading ideas into tested, data-backed strategies.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Code and test trading strategies from defined rules and briefs

2. Source, clean, and manage historical market datasets

3. Set up and maintain the backtesting environment and tools

4. Generate performance reports with key metrics

5. Iterate on logic and parameters based on test results

6. Research and recommend suitable tools, platforms, and data sources

7. Document all strategies, tests, and findings clearly