Systematic manager · Founded 2001 · New York

Two Sigma quant careers

What is it like to work at Two Sigma?

Technology-company culture applied to systematic investing, with heavy use of machine learning and alternative data. Competes with AI labs and large technology firms as much as with other funds.

What Two Sigma is hiring right now

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Compensation by role

Indicative mid-level total compensation, US dollars.

Two Sigma compensation by role
RoleTotal comp
Quant Researcher$550k
Quant Developer$430k

Interview process

  1. 1

    Screen

    Recruiter and technical background review.

  2. 2

    Technical rounds

    Statistics, machine learning and coding.

  3. 3

    Research discussion

    Presentation or deep dive on prior research work.

  4. 4

    On-site

    Cross-team panel.

Candidate backgrounds

  • Machine learning PhDs
  • Statistics and physics research
  • Senior software engineers

Methodology

Figures are expressed as annual total compensation (base salary plus expected performance bonus) in the reference market's local currency, converted from a US dollar base. They describe typical market ranges rather than any individual offer, and exclude sign-on payments, deferred equity and carried interest. Portfolio-manager figures reflect formulaic profit-share arrangements and are therefore far more dispersed than any other role.

KnowQaunt 2026.1 · Updated September 2026

These are indicative ranges pending first-party verification. They will be replaced by verified submissions as the Quant Salary Index dataset builds.

Two Sigma profile · KnowQaunt 2026.1