AI Research Internship - XTY Labs

XTX Markets Limited; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

The Firm XTX Markets is a leading algorithmic trading firm which uses state-of-the-art machine learning technology to produce price forecasts for over 50,000 financial instruments across equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and crypto. It uses those forecasts to trade on exchanges and alternative trading venues, and to offer differentiated liquidity directly to clients worldwide. The firm trades over $250bn a day across 35 countries and has over 250 employees based in London, New York, Singapore, Paris, Bristol, Mumbai, Yerevan and Kajaani. We leverage the talent of the people who work here, modern computational techniques and state-of-the-art research infrastructure to analyse large data sets across markets quickly and efficiently, to maximise the effectiveness of our proprietary trading algorithms. We are actively seeking new methods and ideas. The models that drive our trading strategies have evolved considerably over the last 10 years, from econometric methods that gave our company its name, to trees, to neural networks, to modern deep learning architectures. XTX Markets has an unrivalled level of computational resources in the trading industry, with a growing research cluster currently containing over 25,000 GPUs with 650 petabytes of usable storage. Teams across the firm include world-class researchers, developers and technologists with backgrounds in pure math, programming, physics, computer science and machine learning. The firm is also constructing a large-scale data centre in Finland to future‑proof its significant computational capabilities. At XTX Markets technology is our business and we are a diverse organization which attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds. We are focused on teamwork and our people collaborate on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other, our clients and the market. Our culture is non‑hierarchical and one where everyone is valued. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

XTY Labs XTY Labs, a division of XTX Markets established in 2024, stands at the intersection of finance and cutting‑edge machine learning research. The lab is designed to be a home for those eager to pioneer the future of algorithmic trading, with a strategic focus on developing and applying novel machine learning techniques to financial data. Situated in Hudson Yards, New York City, XTY Labs offers a state‑of‑the‑art, “academia‑like” workspace designed to inspire creativity and innovation. Led by Research Director Dr. Atlas Wang [ Link ], researchers will have the opportunity to explore new ideas and transform their advanced machine learning research into real‑world financial solutions, backed by XTX Markets' expansive research cluster, rich datasets, and advanced technological infrastructure. Emphasizing practical application, XTY Labs’ mission is to swiftly integrate successful models into the market, directly enhancing XTX's trading strategies and operations. This direct pipeline from research to implementation establishes XTY Labs as a premier destination for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector through original machine learning research.

The XTY AI Research Internship Please note that we are now only accepting applications from candidates who are available starting from fall/autumn 2026 or later. This 12–14-week research-focused internship, is designed for highly motivated students in the middle years of their advanced degrees, who are eager to push the boundaries of high-risk, high-reward AI research and rapidly integrate cutting‑edge ideas into our advanced strategies. Top performing interns will be actively considered for full‑time research roles in either our NYC or London teams.

Why Join?

• Work at the Frontier of Fundamental AI Research : Explore and innovate at the forefront of machine learning, optimisation, generative AI, foundation models, distributed training, and other cutting‑edge areas, driving direct business impact.
• Fast‑Paced Innovation : A unique opportunity to test, iterate, and refine cutting‑edge concepts at industry speed, all taking place in weeks if not days.
• Mentorship & Collaboration : Each intern will be paired with at least one full‑time researcher as a mentor and will also work closely with the research director for guidance and collaboration.
• Exposure to Real‑World Quantitative AI : Experience firsthand how advanced AI techniques shape algorithmic trading in one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated firms.
• This is an exclusive opportunity for students who excel in research‑driven environments and are eager to make a meaningful impact in a field still rich with untapped potential in the GenAI era .

Our environment is designed for innovation with a flat organizational structure, a friendly and collaborative culture, and an absence of red tape, allowing you to focus on advancing the field of machine learning in finance. You will work from our NY office at l