Deep Learning Research Intern - 2027 - Sydney
Required skills
- Machine Learning
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physics
- Python
- PyTorch
- Tensorflow
- JAX
- deep learning
Nice to have
- quantitative trading
- options theory
- market making
- large-scale datasets
- predictive models
- novel approaches
Role summary
This Machine Learning Internship is for ambitious researchers to apply ML to real-world problems over 10-12 weeks. Interns will collaborate with experienced researchers to develop models, analyze datasets, and contribute to trading strategies for global markets. Responsibilities include designing experiments, evaluating approaches, and understanding quantitative trading through training. The role requires a PhD pursuit in a quantitative field, strong ML/probability/statistics foundations, deep learning experience, Python proficiency with ML frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, JAX), and demonstrated research excellence. Preferred candidates have experience in quantitative trading and publications in top-tier conferences.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Our Machine Learning Internship is designed for curious, ambitious researchers who want to apply machine learning to complex, real-world problems. Over 10–12 weeks, you'll work alongside experienced researchers and mentors to develop models, analyze large-scale datasets, and contribute to research that informs IMC's trading strategies across global equities, futures, and options markets. You'll gain hands-on experience designing experiments, evaluating novel approaches, and tackling challenging problems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work can have real-world impact.
Throughout the program, you'll deepen your understanding of quantitative trading through a combination of classroom and on desk training, while benefiting from professional development and networking opportunities. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including travel and accommodation. High-performing interns may be considered for a full-time Graduate Researcher position upon graduation.
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You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role.
If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
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