Fanhao Yang
About Fanhao Yang
Fanhao Yang is a Quantitative Software Engineer currently employed at Two Sigma in New York. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at notable companies such as Bloomberg LP, Citadel, and Google, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and History from Amherst College.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Fanhao Yang currently serves as a Quantitative Software Engineer at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development of quantitative models and software solutions that support the firm's investment strategies. His work involves leveraging advanced programming skills and analytical techniques to enhance the firm's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Citadel
Fanhao Yang has significant experience at Citadel, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021. During this three-year tenure, he was involved in developing software solutions that supported trading and investment operations. He also had a brief stint at Citadel as a Non-compete from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Academic Background
Fanhao Yang studied at Amherst College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science and History from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Harvard University for a short period in 2015, focusing on Computer Science and History. Additionally, he studied at AIT-Budapest, achieving a Study Abroad in Computer Science in 2016.
Internship Experience
Fanhao Yang has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Malong Technologies, Co. Ltd. for two months in 2015 in Beijing, China. He also interned at Google in 2016 as a Software Engineer in the Tools and Infrastructure (SETI) team for two months in Cambridge, MA.
Early Career at Amherst College
Prior to his roles in the tech industry, Fanhao Yang worked as a Research Assistant in the Economic Department at Amherst College from 2015 to 2016. During this eight-month period, he assisted in various research projects, contributing to the academic work of the department.