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Research Technician roles in labs, biotech firms, and university research centers are a strong fit for CPT because the hands-on technical work directly extends classroom training in sciences, engineering, or public health. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must tie to your degree program's curriculum.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your degree curriculum and your school's DSO approves it. Research Technician duties typically involve collecting data, running experiments, and supporting principal investigators, which directly maps to science, engineering, or public health degree requirements. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how your offer letter describes the role.
Can I do CPT at a university research lab outside my own school?
Yes. CPT doesn't require the employer to be your own institution. A Research Technician position at a different university, a federal research center, or a private biotech lab all qualify as long as your DSO confirms the work ties to your curriculum. Your I-20 is still issued by your school, and the authorization must be in place before your first day.
How do I find Research Technician employers who are comfortable with F-1 CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Research Technician openings and filter by employers with verified sponsorship activity. Labs at universities, NIH-funded research centers, and biotech companies that regularly hire international students tend to have HR processes already built for I-9 and CPT documentation. Applying to employers with no prior F-1 experience adds onboarding friction.
What happens to my CPT authorization if a research project ends early?
Your CPT is tied to a specific employer and end date on your I-20. If the project ends before your authorized period expires, you should notify your DSO promptly. Working beyond the project's scope without updated authorization puts your F-1 status at risk. Your DSO can amend your I-20 if you move to a new lab or project under the same employer.
Does using full-time CPT for a Research Technician role affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined by USCIS as under 20 hours per week, does not count against OPT regardless of how long you use it. If your Research Technician position is full-time, track your total CPT months carefully before committing to a long placement.