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Two Sigma
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Software Engineer, Modeling Engineering

Brief overview

New York, United StatesIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$165k–$250k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
261 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
77 green cardsCertified filings
Data structuresAlgorithmsPythonJavaCC++Distributed systemsNetworkingMarket microstructure

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.
202385
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202321
202418
202525
20265
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202312
202420
202541
20264
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Job description

Summary

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm that combines technology, artificial intelligence, and data science to capitalize on market opportunities. As a Software Engineer in the Modeling Engineering group, you will improve the efficiency of modelers and help implement innovative trading strategies across global financial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with quantitative researchers and traders to discover and monetize the hidden value of data through data science and software engineering
  • Build and maintain a suite of analysis tools that enable their quantitative research
  • Develop and extend our trading platform to support new markets and asset classes, ensuring seamless integration and operation
  • Analyze trading performance to inform strategic improvements and decision-making
  • Build technologies that bolster our trading businesses and drive productivity enhancements, teamwork, and risk reduction across the company

Skills

  • Minimum 1 year of experience required
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • An understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with Python, Java, C or C++
  • 2-5 years of experience in cutting-edge software engineering preferred
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, and market microstructure knowledge is highly preferred
  • Experience in trading or finance is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Minimum 1 year of experience required
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • An understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with Python, Java, C or C++

Nice to Haves

  • 2-5 years of experience in cutting-edge software engineering preferred
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, and market microstructure knowledge is highly preferred
  • Experience in trading or finance is a plus

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents
  • Competitive 401k match
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance
  • Onsite gyms with laundry service
  • Wellness activities
  • Casual dress
  • Snacks
  • Game rooms
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Conference and training sponsorship
  • Generous vacation and unlimited sick days
  • Competitive paid caregiver leaves
  • Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

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