Quantitative Research Intern

Posted 17 days ago · $100,000–130,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 17 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Engineers Gate: high
Hiring momentum: 12 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-10-24

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About this role

The Quantitative Research Intern at Engineers Gate will work within a systematic investment team focused on intraday US equities trading. The intern will take ownership of a research project, involving data exploration, model development, and evaluation, while collaborating closely with portfolio managers. Responsibilities include analyzing financial time series data, developing predictive models, running backtests, and communicating findings clearly.

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What you need

Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
Prior finance experience through an internship or full-time role, ideally in quantitative research
Academic research experience involving quantitative methods, such as a thesis, research assistantship, or substantial research project
Strong programming skills in Python
A solid foundation in probability, statistics, and time series analysis, with experience applying statistical modeling or machine learning to data
Ability to work independently and carry an open-ended research problem from initial exploration through model evaluation

Nice to have

Demonstrated interest in quantitative finance beyond coursework or employment, such as independent research, personal modeling projects, competitions, open-source contributions, or relevant student activities
Independently developed models or research ideas you would like to explore with the team

What you get

The annualized base salary for this role is anticipated to be $100,000–130,000, prorated for the duration of the internship, excluding potential bonuses, additional compensation, and benefits.

Worth weighing

No specific details on the duration of the internship or potential for full-time employment afterwards
The role involves a significant amount of independent work, which may not suit everyone
The focus on intraday trading may require a fast-paced work style that could be demanding

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