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Research Assistant jobs are one of the most CPT-compatible roles for F-1 students: the work directly ties to your academic program, and most university labs and research institutions are already familiar with the DSO authorization process. Your CPT must be declared integral to your curriculum before you start work.
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InfiniteQuant is a global quantitative trading and technology company. As a privately owned and funded proprietary trading firm, we focus on high-frequency quantitative trading across global financial markets. Our entire technology stack, from market data infrastructure and research platforms to simulation engines, execution systems, and trading strategies, is built in-house. Our high-frequency trading strategies generate hundreds of millions of order messages daily across thousands of symbols on major electronic exchanges. We maintain a multi-year archive of historical tick-by-tick market data, powering quantitative research, simulation, and strategy development.
Job Description
InfiniteQuant LLC is pleased to announce our annual Quantitative Researcher/Developer Internship tailored for students and recent graduates. We are actively seeking candidates with expertise in high-frequency statistical arbitrage, focusing on global commodities and digital assets, as well as in market-making strategies for spot, future, swap, and options. Exceptional interns will have the chance to rotate among various tracks throughout their internship, providing a comprehensive experience in the field. Since 2021, our summer internship program has given interns the opportunity to work on quantitative research for proprietary high-frequency trading (HFT) and alpha-driven market making in highly competitive markets, tackling real problems with real market data alongside our research and trading teams.
Tracks
Track 1 - High-Frequency Trading
- Analyze order book data and market trade data to generate high-frequency signals with strong statistical significance.
- Directly responsible for the construction of alpha signals or monetization for latency-sensitive, capacity-constrained strategies.
Track 2 - Prediction Market Trading
- Engage in sports and prediction market trading using quantitative pricing and liquidity management techniques.
- Monitor, track, and analyze sports prediction markets, including betting odds, price movements, and market sentiment, and provide insights for predicting sports outcomes.
Benefits
- Team-wide career skills improvement workshops, group coaching, onsite events, and one-on-one training.
- USA or UAE working visa sponsorship for qualified candidates if needed.
- Career workshop.
- Team outing event and team dinner.
- Earn performance-based bonus.
- Corporate swag.
- Well-stocked office kitchen.
Salary Range
$6,000-$10,000 per month
Location
- USA: Downtown Manhattan, New York
- UAE: Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai
- Hong Kong
Interview Process
The interview process includes a few rounds with Quants, a coding test, and concludes with a final interview. Our candidate pool is exceptionally competitive. Successful candidates are either pursuing or have attained Master's or Ph.D. degrees, or they have significant work or internship experience from HFT proprietary trading firms or hedge funds.
Qualifications
- Candidates must pursue or hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with an understanding of market microstructure.
- Experience in leading HFT prop shops, trading firms, or hedge funds.
- Work or internship experience in crypto trading is a plus.
- Proficiency in data-driven research, advanced statistics, and strategy development is expected.
- Strong Python skills, particularly with NumPy and pandas.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning experience; competitive experience on Kaggle or similar platforms is a big plus.
Interested in spending 10 weeks working on real-world quantitative trading research? Learn more and apply: https://www.infquant.com/
InfiniteQuant LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented and qualified applicants from a diverse candidate pool.
Company Description
InfiniteQuant is a global quantitative trading and technology company. As a privately owned and funded proprietary trading firm, we focus on high-frequency quantitative trading across global financial markets. Our entire technology stack, from market data infrastructure and research platforms to simulation engines, execution systems, and trading strategies, is built in-house. Our high-frequency trading strategies generate hundreds of millions of order messages daily across thousands of symbols on major electronic exchanges. We maintain a multi-year archive of historical tick-by-tick market data, powering quantitative research, simulation, and strategy development.
Job Description
InfiniteQuant LLC is pleased to announce our annual Quantitative Researcher/Developer Internship tailored for students and recent graduates. We are actively seeking candidates with expertise in high-frequency statistical arbitrage, focusing on global commodities and digital assets, as well as in market-making strategies for spot, future, swap, and options. Exceptional interns will have the chance to rotate among various tracks throughout their internship, providing a comprehensive experience in the field. Since 2021, our summer internship program has given interns the opportunity to work on quantitative research for proprietary high-frequency trading (HFT) and alpha-driven market making in highly competitive markets, tackling real problems with real market data alongside our research and trading teams.
Tracks
Track 1 - High-Frequency Trading
- Analyze order book data and market trade data to generate high-frequency signals with strong statistical significance.
- Directly responsible for the construction of alpha signals or monetization for latency-sensitive, capacity-constrained strategies.
Track 2 - Prediction Market Trading
- Engage in sports and prediction market trading using quantitative pricing and liquidity management techniques.
- Monitor, track, and analyze sports prediction markets, including betting odds, price movements, and market sentiment, and provide insights for predicting sports outcomes.
Benefits
- Team-wide career skills improvement workshops, group coaching, onsite events, and one-on-one training.
- USA or UAE working visa sponsorship for qualified candidates if needed.
- Career workshop.
- Team outing event and team dinner.
- Earn performance-based bonus.
- Corporate swag.
- Well-stocked office kitchen.
Salary Range
$6,000-$10,000 per month
Location
- USA: Downtown Manhattan, New York
- UAE: Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai
- Hong Kong
Interview Process
The interview process includes a few rounds with Quants, a coding test, and concludes with a final interview. Our candidate pool is exceptionally competitive. Successful candidates are either pursuing or have attained Master's or Ph.D. degrees, or they have significant work or internship experience from HFT proprietary trading firms or hedge funds.
Qualifications
- Candidates must pursue or hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with an understanding of market microstructure.
- Experience in leading HFT prop shops, trading firms, or hedge funds.
- Work or internship experience in crypto trading is a plus.
- Proficiency in data-driven research, advanced statistics, and strategy development is expected.
- Strong Python skills, particularly with NumPy and pandas.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning experience; competitive experience on Kaggle or similar platforms is a big plus.
Interested in spending 10 weeks working on real-world quantitative trading research? Learn more and apply: https://www.infquant.com/
InfiniteQuant LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented and qualified applicants from a diverse candidate pool.
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Get Access To All JobsResearch Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Assistant position qualify for CPT authorization?
A Research Assistant role qualifies for CPT if the work is an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field. Your program must require or formally offer academic credit for the experience. A generic research job that your DSO can't connect to a specific course or program requirement won't clear CPT authorization, even if it's in your exact field of study.
Can I do CPT at a lab or institution outside my university?
Yes. CPT is not restricted to on-campus employers. Off-campus Research Assistant positions at government labs, private research institutions, or industry employers all qualify as long as your DSO certifies the work is integral to your curriculum. Your DSO will typically require a training agreement or offer letter describing the research duties before issuing the updated I-20.
How do I find Research Assistant employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate shows Research Assistant postings from employers with documented work authorization filing history, helping you identify institutions already familiar with F-1 students. Federal and university-affiliated research labs are generally the most CPT-experienced. Avoid leading with CPT mechanics in your outreach; instead confirm the employer can provide the offer letter your DSO requires.
Does CPT for a Research Assistant role affect my future H-1B eligibility?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility. What matters is your OPT usage: if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your degree, you lose your OPT eligibility, which eliminates the OPT and cap-gap path to H-1B. Part-time CPT, defined by USCIS as under 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that 12-month threshold regardless of how many semesters you work.
What documents does a Research Assistant employer need from me for CPT?
You'll need to provide your CPT-authorized I-20, which lists the specific employer, job title, start and end dates, and whether the authorization is part-time or full-time. Some employers also request your F-1 visa stamp and I-94 record. The employer is not required to file anything with USCIS for CPT; the authorization is entirely school-issued, which is why the offer letter must come before your DSO issues the updated I-20.