Machine Learning Internship - PhD: 2027 (Machine Learning)

Location: Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania, United States

Company

hirify.global is a quantitative trading firm using machine learning, advanced quantitative research, and large datasets to develop systematic trading strategies.

What you will do

• Conduct research and develop machine learning models for noisy, non-stationary data.
• Apply machine learning and data science to financial problems in quantitative trading and finance.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers, and traders to improve existing models and explore algorithmic approaches.
• Design and run experiments using current machine learning tools and frameworks.
• Extract signals from complex datasets and analyze market behavior.
• Explore alpha generation, signal processing, model deployment, and risk-aware decision-making.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Professional or academic experience applying machine learning techniques.
• Strong publication record in conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR.
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Strong interest in solving complex problems and innovating in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Ten-week immersive internship starting in June 2027.
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced researchers and technologists.
• Comprehensive education program covering machine learning, quantitative research, and trading.
• Access to financial data and computing resources.
• Collaborative environment with researchers, engineers, and traders.