# Algorithm Development (Quant Research) PhD Internship – Summer 2027 [Hudson River Trading](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/hudson-river-trading.md) · Singapore · [Hedge Fund & Quant](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/hedge-fund-quant.md) Hudson River Trading is hiring a Algorithm Development (Quant Research) PhD Internship – Summer 2027 in Singapore. Posted 2026-07-13; applications close 2026-09-11. **Apply**: https://www.hudsonrivertrading.com/careers/job/?gh_jid=8059837 Posted 8d ago. ## Role details ## Hudson River Trading (HRT) — Algorithm Development Summer Internship (PhD) Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking exceptional full-time PhD students to join our Algorithm Development summer internship program. Algorithm Developers at HRT focus on the research and implementation of automated trading strategies. We trade on more than 200 markets around the world across a variety of time horizons, offering ample opportunities for innovative, self-guided research and meaningful impact on our business. Through this internship, you will rotate across teams and collaborate with researchers and technologists who apply their passion and expertise to solve nuanced problems in our industry. ## What to Expect - Use advanced research experience and expertise to apply academic research to impactful real-world problems in trading across time horizons and machine learning strategies - Leverage proprietary infrastructure (Python/C++) alongside third-party tools to conduct quantitative research and data analysis - Use machine learning and time series techniques to derive novel insights on market behavior from large and complex datasets - Utilize an industry-leading compute cluster to run simulations and process data - Build predictive models for financial markets using a combination of market and non-market data - Attend and participate in Tech Talks that provide an overview of markets and HRT’s trading philosophy - Enjoy a curriculum of speakers, trading games, mentorship, and social events throughout the summer ## Qualifications - Full-time PhD student in a quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, operations research, machine learning, etc.) with a planned graduation timeline of 2028 or 2029 - Fluency in Python is required - Experience with statistical analysis, numerical programming, or machine learning in Python, including Pandas/NumPy, R, and/or MATLAB - Excited to apply research expertise to identify new opportunities in worldwide markets - Strong communication skills ## Compensation We offer a weekly base salary, a competitive signing bonus, company-paid housing, meals, and other perks. - New York: Weekly base salary of 5,800 USD - Singapore: Weekly base salary of 7,650 SGD ## Culture Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development, and our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in algorithmic trading. At HRT, we welcome expertise from a variety of disciplines—mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We are a community of self-starters motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation across the organization, from trading to business operations to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency and celebrate great ideas from both HRT veterans and new hires. We are friends and colleagues—sharing meals, playing board games, and writing elegant code—and we embrace a culture of togetherness that extends beyond the walls of our office. HRT is proud of its diverse staff, with offices around the globe that benefit from varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. ## Applying to this role This Algorithm Development (Quant Research) PhD Internship – Summer 2027 role at Hudson River Trading runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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