Matthew Li
About Matthew Li
Matthew Li serves as the Vice President and Software Engineer at Two Sigma, where he specializes in US Equities trading tactics and simulations. He has a background in computer science from Cornell University and has held various roles in software engineering and teaching.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Matthew Li serves as Vice President and Software Engineer at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2024. He works in New York, New York, in a hybrid capacity. In this role, he is part of a simulations team, focusing on US Equities trading tactics and simulations. His responsibilities include overseeing software engineering projects and contributing to the development of advanced trading technologies.
Experience at Two Sigma
Matthew Li has extensive experience at Two Sigma, having worked there for a total of six years. He began as a Software Engineering Intern in 2017, followed by another internship in 2016. After completing his internships, he transitioned to a full-time Software Engineer role, where he continued to develop his expertise in software engineering and data analysis. His tenure at Two Sigma has allowed him to deepen his knowledge in distributed systems and data visualization.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Li earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Cornell University, completing his undergraduate studies from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Computer Science from the same institution, graduating in 2018. His academic background includes teaching assistant roles in various subjects, such as Object Oriented Design, System Security, and Distributed Systems, demonstrating his strong foundation in computer science principles.
Previous Roles and Internships
Before his current position, Matthew Li held several internships that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Coventor for two months in 2015. Additionally, he served as a teaching assistant at Cornell University for courses in Object Oriented Design, System Security, and Distributed Systems in 2015 and 2017. These roles provided him with practical experience in software engineering and education.