Data Scientist - Campus Full-Time

Data Scientist - Campus Full-Time

Location: New York, NY, United States

Business: Investment Management

Function: Data Science

Experience Level: Early Careers

Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, 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 problems alongside other scientists and engineers. People who will challenge your ideas, with whom you can learn from and collaborate. 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.

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 our vast data holdings.
• Partner with engineers and business stakeholders to rigorously explore and test your theories.
• Engage with the academic community, including joining reading circles to stay up to date on the latest research and attending academic seminars to learn from thought leaders from top universities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline (e.g., chemistry, computer science, economics, statistics, or quantitative social science) with an applied empirical focus; all levels welcome from bachelor’s to doctorate.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Completed an in-depth research project examining real-world data.
• Independent thinker who can creatively approach data analysis and clearly communicate complex ideas.
• Background in finance is not required; strong research skills are prioritized. If you have the skills, we can teach the financial aspects. We value candidates with a quantitative and data-driven mindset for nontraditional and difficult-to-quantify problems.

Benefits

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401(k) match, employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms.
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship.
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves.
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup.

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 (Bachelor’s), $170,000 (Master’s), and $190,000 (PhD) based on the academic degree conferred. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental, and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.