First-Year Software Engineering Internship – NYC

📍 Location: Two Sigma, Soho, New York, NY 10013, USA
💼 Industry: Investment Management | Financial Sciences | Technology
🎯 Function: Software Engineering
📅 Experience Level: Internship (First-Year Students)
💰 Compensation: $2,900/Week + Additional Benefits

🌟 About Two Sigma

Two Sigma is a leading financial sciences company that blends data analysis, engineering, and cutting-edge research to solve complex problems across investment management, private equity, insurance technology, and venture capital.

We are a technology-driven organization, and software engineers are at the heart of everything we do. They design, build, and scale the systems that power our research, trading, and decision-making.

We believe in pushing the boundaries of technology and welcome engineers with a deep curiosity for data, a passion for innovation, and a drive to create scalable, impactful solutions.

🎯 About the Internship

🔹 Duration: 10 weeks (Summer Program)
🔹 Location: In-Person at our Soho-based NYC office
🔹 Eligibility: Open to first-year students enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program
🔹 Team Matching: You will be assigned to a team 2-3 months before your start date

✅ What You’ll Work On:
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be assigned a mentor and work on a high-impact project over the summer. Your work will contribute to the advancement of our technology and business operations.

Your responsibilities may include:

💾 Building Core Infrastructure – Develop distributed storage systems, public/private cloud environments, and essential tech used by all engineering teams.

📊 Ensuring System Reliability – Work on mission-critical trading platforms and risk management tools to ensure stability and performance.

🤖 Enhancing Quantitative Models – Use open-source and proprietary tools to optimize environments for financial model testing and deployment.

🚀 Optimizing Trade Execution – Build and maintain low-latency, high-performance systems responsible for executing trades at scale.

📡 Big Data Processing – Design infrastructure to handle and ingest data from 10,000+ sources daily.

📂 Developing Internal Tools – Partner with corporate teams to create software solutions that improve efficiency and productivity.

🛠️ Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should have:

🎓 Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a technical or quantitative field
💻 Experience with Java, C, C++, Python, Ruby, or other languages targeting the JVM
⚡ Strong understanding of large-scale systems and distributed computing
🔍 Exceptional programming and problem-solving skills
🤝 Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
🚀 Passion for building high-quality software

📌 No prior finance experience is required! We seek individuals who are passionate about technology and innovation.

🎉 Perks & Benefits

🏋️‍♂️ Onsite Gym & Wellness Activities – Stay active with access to fully equipped fitness centers, yoga, and wellness programs.
🍏 Free Snacks & Beverages – Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks and drinks.
🎮 Game Rooms & Social Events – Take a break with fun activities, game nights, and team-building outings.
👕 Casual Dress Code – No need for suits! We embrace a relaxed and creative work culture.
🏠 Hybrid Work Policy – Flexible in-office days with a home office setup budget.

📢 How to Apply

🔹 Application Deadline: Rolling Applications – Apply as soon as possible!
🔹 Location: Two Sigma, Soho, New York, NY 10013, USA

📌 We strongly encourage students from historically underrepresented groups in tech to apply! Two Sigma is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in technology and financial services.

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✨ Apply now and take your first step toward a groundbreaking career in software engineering! 🚀