Staff Developer, AI
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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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Core benefits include fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401(k), fully paid parental leave, and generous PTO with unlimited sick days.
Candidates need at least 2 years of experience training AI, ML, reinforcement learning models, hands-on experience building complex software systems, excellent knowledge of Python, NumPy and Pandas, and experience with at least one of XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, Tensorflow, PyTorch, MOSEK, or CVXPY. C++ knowledge and graduate-level AI research are pluses.
WorldQuant has a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results, encourages open thinking about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality, and values excellent ideas from anyone while challenging conventional thinking and continuous improvement.
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Strong candidates have at least 2 years of hands-on AI/ML experience, proficiency in Python with NumPy and Pandas, experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, the ability to explain and defend models to stakeholders, and ideally graduate-level AI research or C++ knowledge.
Quantitative asset management using algorithms
WorldQuant is a quantitative asset management firm that focuses on managing investments for institutional clients like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The firm uses data and predictive algorithms to analyze financial markets and identify investment opportunities. Its approach involves algorithmic trading, where mathematical models guide investment decisions. Unlike many competitors, WorldQuant encourages a culture of experimentation and innovation among its employees, allowing everyone to contribute ideas regardless of their position. The company's goal is to generate returns for its clients while maintaining a commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.