Principal AI Scientist
| Company | WorldQuant |
|---|---|
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Masters or PhD in Computer Science or related quantitative field with an emphasis on AI
- 7+ years of work experience
- Proven ability to program. Strong development skills and proficiency in C++, Python, and PyTorch
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Implement signal compression and combination techniques using Machine Learning tools
- Implement innovative 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 effectively with team members, researchers, and portfolio managers
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with publication-oriented academic AI backgrounds will have a publication record
- Candidates with investment experience will have a proven track record of improving PnL with ML/AI techniques
- Track record of advancing the SoTA in AI
- Demonstrated science aptitude via record of creativity and inventions
- Experience with software development tools and practices, such as version control (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and testing frameworks