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Location: New York, NY or West Palm Beach, FL

The Role: We are seeking an exceptionally talented AI Scientist to join the Artificial Intelligence team at WorldQuant. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct research in the Machine Learning field to improve multiple aspects of the investment pipeline
• Produce trading or predictive signals using innovative Machine Learning algorithms
• Apply the latest in LLM based agentic technology to develop and test innovative trading signals and algorithms
• Implement signal compression and combination techniques using Machine Learning tools
• Implement state of the art machine learning algorithms
• Design deep learning architectures.
• Develop model frameworks for investment professionals
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and researchers to optimize machine learning algorithms
• Communicate optimally with team members, researchers, and portfolio managers

What You'll Bring:

• Masters degree in a quantitative or highly analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field)
• 2+ years of research or work experience applying Machine Learning in innovative ways to complex problems
• Graduated at the top of your respective educational program, with excellent problem-solving abilities, insight, and judgment with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to program. Strong development skills and proficiency in C++, Python, and PyTorch.
• Demonstrated science aptitude via record of creativity and inventions. Ability to run experiments and perform statistical inference.
• Experience with software development tools and practices, such as version control (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and testing frameworks
• Advanced practitioner-level knowledge of statistical inference, machine learning, software solvers, and/or mathematical optimization
• Strong communication skills; ability to express complex concepts in simple terms

Our Benefits:

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
  • twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee's start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
  • three personal days, and
  • ten sick days.
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups

Pay Transparency:

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state.  We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations.  When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $150,000 - $200,000 USD.

At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws.  If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at WQHR_US@WorldQuant.com, and we will address your concerns promptly.