AI Research Scientist - Intern [2027 Summer]
Two SigmaAbout the Role
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to solve complex challenges in investment management, securities, private equity, and venture capital. We are seeking creative experts to apply Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Models, and Reinforcement Learning techniques to problems in complex systems with large amounts of noisy data.
- Develop effective techniques and/or infrastructure for a specific project under guidance of an experienced team member over approximately 10 weeks during summer
- Write code, use the latest AI and machine learning tools, run experiments, and discuss approaches and results with others
- Develop techniques and processes to improve understanding of how financial data influences the world around us
Responsibilities
- Develop effective techniques and/or infrastructure for a specific project/idea under guidance of an experienced member of the team over a time of roughly 10 weeks during the summer
- Write code, use the latest AI and machine learning tools, run experiments, discuss approaches and results with others, and develop techniques and processes to help improve understanding of how financial data influences the world
Requirements
- Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM field, preferably in a PhD program, or in a Master’s program with some prior work experience
- Excellent programming skills in Python (familiarity with Rust/Java is a plus) and deep knowledge of Tensorflow and/or PyTorch
- Internships/work/course experience using Deep Learning, LLMs and/or Reinforcement Learning
- Preferably practical experience writing and using data pipelines to handle large amounts of noisy data for machine learning problems
- Preferably some relevant research experience (that may have led to publications at NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR or similar)
- Understanding of basic statistics
- Experience with cloud computing environments and multi-machine setups
- Curiosity and interest in learning about financial data modeling in a collaborative environment
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What You'll Get
- $5,000–$5,500/wk base salary
- Health, dental and other wellness plans
- 401(k) contributions
- Discretionary bonus