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Two Sigma
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Quantitative Researcher - Intern [2027 Summer]

Brief overview

New York, NYIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
261 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
77 green cardsCertified filings
StatisticsMathematicsPhysicsElectrical EngineeringComputer ScienceC programmingC++ programmingJava programmingPython programmingMachine LearningData AnalysisQuantitative ResearchIndependent Thinking

About the company

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Two Sigma's technology-driven team streamlines the use of machine learning, distributed computing and research to guide its endeavors.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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261H-1B approved
100%approval rate
83new H-1B hires
77PERM certified
$220,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202321
202418
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20265
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202312
202420
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Job description

Summary

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm that applies a scientific approach to investing. The Quantitative Researcher - Intern will develop investment models and utilize quantitative techniques to analyze data, while engaging with the academic community.

Responsibilities

  • Use the scientific method to develop sophisticated investment models and shape our insights into how the markets will behave
  • Apply quantitative techniques like machine learning to a vast array of datasets
  • Create and test complex investment ideas and partner with our engineers to test your theories

Skills

  • Pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative disciplines, like statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science with approximately one year remaining in your programs (all levels welcome, from bachelor's to doctorate)
  • Demonstrate intermediate skills in at least one programming language (like C, C++, Java, or Python)
  • Performed an in-depth research project, examining real-world data
  • Are an independent thinker who can creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly
  • Background in finance is nice to have, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative disciplines, like statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science with approximately one year remaining in your programs (all levels welcome, from bachelor's to doctorate)
  • Demonstrate intermediate skills in at least one programming language (like C, C++, Java, or Python)
  • Performed an in-depth research project, examining real-world data
  • Are an independent thinker who can creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly

Nice to Haves

  • Background in finance is nice to have, but not required

Benefits

  • Onsite gyms with laundry service
  • Wellness activities
  • Casual dress
  • Snacks
  • Game rooms
  • Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

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