TWO SIGMA Internships - 3 available
Project: Multiple opportunities
Location: primarily Palo Alto, CA; perhaps some in Austin, TX
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP
Two Sigma is a career destination for the intellectually curious who want to learn, invent, and create. The people of Two Sigma – a dynamic and diverse group of scientists, engineers, and business professionals – are accomplished analytical thinkers and passionate problem solvers. We are a technology company that applies a rigorous, scientific method-based approach to investment management. Since our founding in 2001, Two Sigma’s vision has been to develop technological innovations that intelligently analyze the world’s data to consistently deliver value for our clients. Software
Technology drives our business — it's our main competitive advantage — and as a result, software engineers play a pivotal role. They tackle the hardest problems through analysis, experimentation, design, and elegant implementation. Software engineers at Two Sigma build what the organization needs to explore data's possibilities and act on our findings – to mine the past and attempt to predict the future. We create the tools at scale to enable vast data analysis; the technology we build enables us to engage in conversation with the data, and search for knowledge and insight. We champion a disciplined, collaborative, scientific approach which allows us to meet the immediate needs of the business, while innovating in a way that is constantly forward-looking and future-reaching. We attract engineers with a true passion for data.
Job Description
We seek individuals who want to build for today and invent for tomorrow. We value curiosity and insight, balanced with pragmatism and practicality. We recognize both the small steps, as well as the broad vision. Software Engineer Internship Position We are seeking a diverse set of software engineer interns to join our team. With a group that includes a Unix Lifetime Achievement winner, Putnam medalists, ACM Programming competition finalists, and International Mathematics Olympiad medalists, we are always looking for new talent to join this energetic team of high achievers. The internship program lasts 10 weeks in the summer and takes place at our Soho-based, New York City office. You will partner with an assigned mentor and work on a single project during the course of your time here, which will culminate in a final presentation at the conclusion of the program.
Interns will have the chance to attend all Two Sigma events, from brown bag lunch talks to our ongoing series of guest speakers. We’ll also host special intern-specific events so that you can get to know other Two Sigma employees and explore all that surrounding New York City has to offer.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in a technical or quantitative field. (For internship roles, undergraduate or graduate students with approximately one year remaining in their academic programs.)
- Experience with Java, C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, or other languages that target the JVM. Experience in large-scale systems is highly desirable.
- Exceptional programming skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- An obsession with building quality software.
- We are open-minded in our search for critical thinkers who are passionate about technology.
- While we analyze the data-rich domain of finance, financial experience is not a requirement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may access this link to apply.
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP (BACHELOR'S/MASTER'S)
At Two Sigma, we’re different from other investment firms. Founded by a statistician and a computer scientist, our approach is systematic and diversified. The global markets fuel our imagination with unlimited information to study, countless efficient ways to take action and meaningful opportunity to improve by iteration. We draw ideas and inspiration from the broader math, science, and investment communities. When you work with us, you tackle tough problems alongside other scientists and engineers. People who will challenge your ideas. Who you can really learn from, and collaborate with. And you’ll be doing work that matters to a lot of people, too. Our investors include some of the world’s largest retirement funds, research institutions, educational endowments, healthcare systems and foundations. We admire what they do, and we’re proud to serve these organizations.
Job Description
As a quantitative research intern, you will:
- 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
All the while, you’ll remain engaged in the academic community. As examples, you can:
- Join our reading circles to stay up to date on the latest research papers in your fields
- Attend academic seminars to learn from thought leaders from top universities
The internship program lasts 10 weeks in the summer and takes place at our Soho-based, New York City office. You will partner with an assigned mentor and work on a single project during the course of your time here, which will culminate in a final presentation at the conclusion of the program.
Requirements
You’ll do best in this role if you:
- Are 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
You don’t need a background in finance. It’s nice to have, but more than half of Two Sigma’s employees come from outside the finance industry. If you’ve got the quantitative skills, we can teach you the financial aspects of the job.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may access this link to apply.
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER INTERNSHIP (PHD)
At Two Sigma, we’re different from other investment firms. Founded by a statistician and a computer scientist, our approach is systematic and diversified. The global markets fuel our imagination with unlimited information to study, countless efficient ways to take action and meaningful opportunity to improve by iteration. We draw ideas and inspiration from the broader math, science, and investment communities. When you work with us, you tackle tough problems alongside other scientists and engineers. People who will challenge your ideas. Who you can really learn from, and collaborate with. And you’ll be doing work that matters to a lot of people, too. Our investors include some of the world’s largest retirement funds, research institutions, educational endowments, healthcare systems and foundations. We admire what they do, and we’re proud to serve these organizations.
Job Description
As a PhD intern, you will:
- 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
All the while, you’ll remain engaged in the academic community. As examples, you can:
- Join our reading circles to stay up to date on the latest research papers in your fields
- Attend academic seminars to learn from thought leaders from top universities
The internship program lasts 10 weeks in the summer and takes place at our Soho-based, New York City office. You will partner with an assigned mentor and work on a single project during the course of your time here, which will culminate in a final presentation at the conclusion of the program.
Requirements
You’ll do best in this role if you:
- Are pursuing a PhD degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or other technical or quantitative disciplines with approximately one year remaining in your program
- Have experience conducting an in-depth research project, examining real-world data, and publishing your results
- Demonstrate intermediate skills in at least one programming language (like Python, C++, Java)
- Are an independent thinker with a creative approach to data analysis
- Are able to communicate complex research ideas clearly
You don’t need a background in finance. It’s nice to have, but more than half of Two Sigma’s employees come from outside the finance industry. If you’ve got the quantitative skills, we can teach you the financial aspects of the job.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may access this link to apply.