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Two Sigma

An investment manager that uses data science and technology to run quantitative strategies, with a securities and market making business.

Quant Trading and Research

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ProgramStatusSummer
Programs 1 open
  • Quantitative Research InternApplyOpen in New YorkApply2027
  • New Seekers SummitNo data yet2027

How Two Sigma recruitstwosigma.com

  1. 1First round

    Interviews are held over video conferencing, several on the same day on one meeting link, and may end early if there is not a fit after a few interviews.

Paraphrased from Two Sigma's own page, read Nov 6, 2026.

What they say they look for. Have your resume handy, review the separate SWE or QR and data science technical prep pages, and allow buffer time; no intern-specific process is described.

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At a glance

Headquarters
New York
US offices
New York, Chicago, Houston, Palm Beach Gardenstwosigma.com
Posting now
New York
Industries
Quant Trading and Research
Summers
2027
Last verified
Nov 11

What Two Sigma asks4 from public sources

  • Here is an open-ended data problem: how would you approach it from raw data to a validated model?

    First round, technical. Two Sigma

  • Describe how you resolved a conflict with your manager.

    First round, behavioral. eFinancialCareers, Mar 16, 2026

  • How do you handle stress and tight deadlines?

    First round, behavioral. eFinancialCareers, Mar 16, 2026

  • Walk me through an academic or professional project you care about.

    First round, behavioral. Two Sigma

Dates by cycle1

  • Summer 2027 Quantitative Research InternSeen open from Nov 4, 2026. Open now.

Seen open from is the first day we saw the posting on the firm's own site. A public record is the firm's announcement or a dated student post.

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