Two Sigma
Quantitative Researcher: Machine Learning
$165K–$325K
NY New York · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, such as statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science (bachelor’s to doctorate).
About the job
Develops and tests machine-learning-driven investment models using rigorous scientific research to inform trading across global markets.
What you'll do
- Develop sophisticated trading models and investment ideas using a rigorous scientific method.
- Apply machine learning to diverse datasets and partner with engineers to test hypotheses.
- Stay current with research and share insights from academic seminars and conferences.
What they ask for
- Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, from bachelor’s to doctorate.
- Intermediate skills in at least one programming language.
- Understanding of machine-learning algorithms and ability to modify them as needed.
- Applied machine-learning experience with real-world datasets; published work in journals and/or presented at conferences.
Pay
USD $165,000 to $325,000 base salary
Tools
C, C++, Java, Python
AI focus
Applies machine learning to diverse datasets and develops sophisticated investment models for trading.
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