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Research Specialist jobs on CPT give F-1 students hands-on experience conducting studies, analyzing data, and contributing to academic or industry research projects. Your DSO must confirm the role directly integrates with your degree program. Positions span universities, think tanks, government agencies, and private labs.
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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 Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if your school can document a direct connection between the work and your current degree requirements. That usually means the research topic aligns with your field of study, and the position appears in your program's practical training policy or a faculty-supervised internship credit. Volunteer or unpaid lab work doesn't automatically count unless your school formally integrates it.
Can I work as a Research Specialist for a professor outside my department?
Yes, but your DSO must confirm the role still connects to your enrolled curriculum. Cross-departmental research is common in interdisciplinary programs, and many schools accept it as long as you can cite specific courses or thesis requirements the work supports. Get written confirmation from your DSO before the position starts, not after.
How do I find Research Specialist employers who are familiar with CPT?
University research offices and federally funded labs hire CPT students regularly. You can also browse Research Specialist postings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented DOL filing history in research-related occupations, giving you a faster signal of which organizations have experience with international student work authorization.
Does CPT for a Research Specialist role affect my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT used throughout your degree doesn't affect OPT. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which is a significant downstream consequence for research students who plan to pursue H-1B visa sponsorship after graduation. Track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO.
What happens if my CPT research position shifts to a different project mid-authorization?
Your CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer and dates on your I-20 endorsement, not the individual project. If your duties change substantially or the project scope shifts to a different field, notify your DSO. A new authorization may be required. Continuing without updated documentation puts your F-1 status at risk.