Intern Test Solutions Engineer in New York

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES A highly collaborative, fast-growing team, Point72 Internal Alpha Capture (IAC) is developing scalable quantitative equity trading signals that leverage rigorous research, state-of-the-art machine learning methods, a broad range of public and proprietary data sources, and unparalleled computing power. We are looking for exceptional students to join us as quantitative researcher interns for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Our interns will work closely with our team, receive comprehensive, in-depth training, and help develop novel signals that may have real impact. You will gain exposure to a variety of activities, which may include: Conducting full pipeline signal research, from ideation, via implementation and backtesting, to eventual application. Adapting and extending existing results in the broad field of machine learning; conducting novel research as needed to potentially develop new signals that may enhance portfolio returns. Analyzing very large data sets to extract features useful for predictive models. Providing research assistance to the team. Helping improve the team’s research infrastructure. DESIRABLE CANDIDATES Masters or PhD candidates in machine learning, computer science, finance, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing machine learning over large, possibly noisy, data sets. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and detail-oriented mindset. Proficient

JOB DESCRIPTION Researchers are responsible for applying, adapting, and extending existing results in the broad field of machine learning, while also conducting novel research as required. We are interested in all aspects of ML including: predictive modelling, clustering, time series analysis, natural language processing, and computer vision. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, implementation and testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation. Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior. DESIRABLE CANDIDATES Students enrolled in a PhD program in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or a related field. Superb analytical and quantitative skills, along with a healthy streak of creativity. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets. Passion for seeing research through from initial conception to eventual application. Curiosity about financial markets Strong scientific programming in Python, R or Matlab. Empirical, detail-oriented mindset. Sense of owners

ROLE/RESPONSIBILTIES: We are seeking a quant research intern to join an NLP quant team within Point72. We believe the significant advances in NLP methods show promise for finance. We develop and launch end-to-end signals, from data processing to performance testing. The ideal candidate will have strong machine learning, data science and software engineering skills, some experience with modern NLP, and a curiosity about finance and trading. Responsibilities may include: Using NLP to construct features from varied datasets Formulating research hypotheses to derive alpha Building and testing the performance of trading signals based on NLP and financial features Launching identified signals into production REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD candidate in computer science or other quantitative discipline Proficient in Python and general software engineering principles (github, testing, dev workflow) Strong understanding of machine learning and statistics Prior research experience preferred Experience with deep learning, specifically NLP (PyTorch, HuggingFace, LLMs, etc.) preferred Data science stack familiarity preferred An interest in financial markets Great attitude A collaborative mindset Commitment to the highest ethical standards ABOUT POINT72: Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systemati

Please send CVs to KEPL-talent@cubistsystematic.com with “202 7 QR Summer Internship Application” in the subject line. When your application is received, we will consider you for all similar positions at Cubist. About Our Firm: Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources. About Our Team: KEPL is a fast-growing team at Cubist Systematic Strategies. We specialize in trading medium-frequency statistical arbitrage strategies with high Sharpe. The team is made up of people from top universities and top tier trading and tech firms. We have an open and collaborative culture, and we value rigorous research and innovative technologies. Role / Experience: We are looking for exceptional students to be our quantitative researcher interns for the summer of 2027 . An ideal candidate should have a strong passion and initiative to work in a start-up environment. He/she should have strong analytical skills and be able to solve hard problems rigorously. Our typical intern candidates come from quantitative PhD programs of top US universities. Our internship program offers unique KEPL experience. During the internship, our interns will receive rigorous and comprehensive trainings

A Career with Point72’s Technology Team As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications. As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business. What you’ll do Lead a specialized global network team that owns the critical path between trading strategies and markets across collocated sites and inter-site connectivity Own the architectural roadmap for the collocated trading environment and wide area network (WAN) connecting exchange sites, proximity data centers, venues, brokers, and data providers Design and operate ultra-low-latency network fabrics, including layer 1 topologies, optical transport, structured cabling