2-month internship, ₹57 lakh stipend, opportunity at a trading firm—find out the eligibility criteria and selection process..

Internship: One of India's most secretive quantitative trading firms, Graviton Research Capital, is offering ₹57 lakh for a two-month internship. It is considered the highest-paying company in the country in terms of stipends. Under this program, interns will have the opportunity to work on real-world challenges related to quantitative research and engineering. Exceptional performance could lead the company to consider hiring them for full-time research roles.

This announcement comes amidst intensifying competition to attract top quantitative talent in India. Another domestic quantitative trading firm, AlphaGrep, also offers a monthly stipend of ₹1 lakh for its Quant Developer internship role.

Who can apply?
Students pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or other analytical disciplines can apply for the Quantitative Research internship at Graviton Research Capital. Typically, pre-final or final-year students from top institutions like IITs and IIITs are eligible.

Candidates are expected to have strong proficiency in programming languages ​​such as C++, C, or Python. Additionally, familiarity with working in Linux/Unix environments is essential.

How does the selection process work?
The selection process is considered quite rigorous. It typically involves several stages, such as:
Online coding tests
Mathematics and logic-based questions
Data structures and algorithms
Programming interviews
Quantitative reasoning
Technical and research interviews
The company selects only the most brilliant candidates.

Why such a high amount?
In high-frequency trading, even milliseconds and microseconds matter. Consequently, companies seek students with exceptional skills in mathematics, algorithms, programming, and problem-solving. To attract such talent, companies like Graviton offer packages worth crores and internship stipends running into lakhs of rupees.

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