Data Scientist - Campus Full-Time

About the role

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 traditional methods 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. Who you can really learn from, and collaborate with. And 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 our engineers and business stakeholders to rigorously explore and test your theories.
• Remain engaged in the academic community by joining reading circles to stay up to date on the latest research papers in your field.
• Attend academic seminars to learn from thought leaders from top universities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, such as 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.
• Performed an in‑depth research project examining real‑world data.
• Independent thinker who can creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• No finance background required; we can teach the financial aspects if you have strong research skills.
• Enthusiastic about applying a quantitative, data‑driven mindset to nontraditional and difficult‑to‑quantify problems.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance.
• Onsite gyms with laundry service.
• Wellness activities.
• Casual dress.
• Snacks.
• Game rooms.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Conference and training sponsorship.
• Generous vacation and unlimited sick days.
• Competitive paid caregiver leave.
• Hybrid work policy: flexible in‑office days with budget for home office setup.

Pay

The base pay for this role is $225,000. The role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions. A discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.