Data Scientist - Internship [Summer 2025]

Position Overview

Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, insurance technology, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems. When you work with us, you tackle tough challenges alongside people who will challenge your ideas, with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and contribute work that matters to a lot of people.

Our investors include some of the world’s largest retirement funds, research institutions, educational endowments, healthcare systems, and foundations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently research and develop hypotheses based on diverse and unique real-world datasets.
• Conduct literature reviews to develop and apply cutting-edge methodologies for extracting meaningful signals from vast data holdings.
• Partner with engineers and business stakeholders to rigorously explore and test your theories.
• Remain engaged in the academic community:
  • Join 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.
• Internship details: The program lasts 10 weeks in the summer at our Soho-based, New York City office. You will partner with an assigned mentor and work on a single project culminating in a final presentation.

Required Qualifications

• Are pursuing a degree in a technical or quantitative discipline (e.g., chemistry, computer science, economics, statistics, or quantitative social science) with approximately one year remaining.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Have performed an in-depth research project examining real-world data.
• Exhibit independent thinking with a creative approach to data analysis and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Note: A background in finance is not required — more than half of Two Sigma’s employees come from outside the finance industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation:Weekly base pay between $3,800 (Bachelors), $3,900 (Masters), and $4,200 (PhD), with potential eligibility for other forms of compensation and benefits.
• Perks:Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, and game rooms.
• Hybrid Work Policy:Flexible in-office days supported by a budget for home office setup.

Two Sigma is an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Please visit our website for additional information on accommodations.