Hedge Fund recruiting
Two Sigma careers: how to get in
Two Sigma appears in Paperclip’s hedge fund network. 146 verified Two Sigma professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
Who from your school works at Two Sigma?
Look up your school to see its alumni at Two Sigma and the other top firms. Add your class year to get the dates they open for your class, plus a first email to send an alum. Free, no account.
Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolTwo Sigma dates the firm has published
Every row below comes from Two Sigma’s own page or a university career-center listing, last checked on November 10, 2026. Status is computed from the dates at build time. Firms change portals without notice, so open the source before acting on a date.
| Program | Who | When | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Seekers Summit Quantitative research and data science insight program | First-years and sophomores | Not published | Dates not published | Two Sigma: New Seekers Summit |
- New Seekers Summit. The employer names New Seekers Summit for first-year and second-year undergraduates and describes research talks, networking and career preparation, without current-cycle application or event dates. Checked November 2, 2026.
All firms on one page: the deadlines tracker and the freshman and sophomore programs guide.
What Two Sigma pays entry-level hires
| Role | Base pay | Filings | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative researcher | $220,000 up to $245,000 | 24 | New York, NY, Deerfield, IL |
From the Department of Labor's public visa wage filings. Employers must pay a visa hire at least what they pay others in the same job, so this is a good read on base pay. Bonus is not included. Compare firms on the entry-level salaries guide.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among Two Sigma professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The hedge fund recruiting timeline
Hedge fund roles differ across research, trading, engineering, and other functions. Choose the work and strategy you want to explore before planning outreach.
- Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
- Read the role’s technical requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Use the stated application deadline; do not assume another fund follows the same schedule.
How to actually get in
Prepare to discuss your interests and relevant projects. Ask about the person’s role and learning process without requesting confidential positions or trading information.
Most Two Sigma people in the network hold roles like Hedge Fund Analyst, Quantitative Researcher, Hedge Fund Partner. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Two Sigma pay entry-level hires?
Quantitative researcher: $220,000 base salary (24 filings). These are the salaries Two Sigma filed with the US Department of Labor for visa hires from October 2024 to June 2026. Bonus is not included.
How many Two Sigma employees can I reach through Paperclip?
146 verified Two Sigma professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to Two Sigma professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including Two Sigma when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for Two Sigma?
Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
Which schools do Two Sigma employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include MIT, Princeton University, Columbia University, Stanford University.
Let Paperclip email Two Sigma for you
Pick your targets once. Paperclip writes to the Two Sigma analysts and associates who fit, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first, and follows up until they reply. $149 a month, 10 spots per school.
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