AI Research Internship

1 month agoInternSalary: 420K - 420KNew York, USA Hybrid Internship Ai Jobs by XTX Markets

Skills

Control Theory Data Science Deep Learning Distributed Training Foundation Models Generative Ai Large Language Models Machine-Learning Multi-Modal Framework Natural Language Processing Optimization Python Reinforcement Learning Research Statistics Time Series Analysis Transformers

Candidate Availability

Hybrid · New York · Required

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About the Role

A 12–14-week AI research internship at XTY Labs in New York, focused on machine learning, optimization, generative AI, foundation models, distributed training, and quantitative trading applications.

Requirements

Pursuing an advanced degree, ideally a Ph.D., in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with at least one year remaining before graduation.
Proven ability to conduct original research, including publications in leading machine learning and AI venues.
Strong practical understanding of deep learning architectures, particularly transformers.
Knowledge of data science, optimization, and statistics.
Strong programming skills; Python is acceptable.
Expertise with foundation models, large language models, and multimodal frameworks is desirable.
Experience managing and analyzing large, unstructured, noisy datasets is desirable.
Hands-on time series forecasting knowledge is desirable.
No prior finance experience is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct original machine learning research and investigate novel methods.
Apply deep learning, natural language processing, time series analysis, control, optimization, and reinforcement learning.
Build and refine robust models, agents, and software prototypes.
Communicate research progress and findings verbally and in writing.
Collaborate with quantitative researchers and foster teamwork.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for accommodation costs
Benefits similar to those provided to US permanent employees
Mentorship from a full-time researcher and the Research Director
Consideration for full-time research roles in New York or London

Hiring Process

Four stages: introductory conversation with recruitment; practical take-home AI modeling exercise; discussion with the Research Director; and a final one-hour interview with an XTX Quantitative Researcher or XTY full-time Researcher.