or apply directly on IMC's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days IMC's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of IMC's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IMC
- high 130 stale, 1 reposted of 177 open
- Hiring momentum
- 207 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IMC's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IMC.
About this role
The Machine Learning Research Intern will work for 10-12 weeks on applying machine learning to real-world trading problems alongside experienced researchers. Responsibilities include developing models, analyzing large datasets, and conducting hands-on research to innovate machine learning algorithms. The intern will also receive training in quantitative trading concepts and have opportunities for professional development and networking.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IMC as an employer.
What you need
- Pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related quantitative field
- Strong foundations in machine learning, probability, and statistics
- Experience applying advanced ML techniques to solve challenging research or real-world problems
- Demonstrated hands-on research experience in deep learning fundamentals such as neural network architectures, sequence modeling, training dynamics, or optimization
- Proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, and/or JAX
- Demonstrated research excellence through publications, preprints, research internships, or significant research projects
Nice to have
- Publications at venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or equivalent conferences are highly preferred
What you get
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Travel and accommodation included
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Consideration for a full-time Graduate Researcher position upon graduation
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Internship duration is 10-12 weeks
- Focus on research may limit exposure to broader engineering practices
Summarised from IMC's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IMC on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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