AI engineer


Shanghai
Permanent
Negotiable
Financial Technology
PR/553922_1753252363
AI engineer

We have a current opportunity for a AI engineer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in New York. For further information about this position please apply.

The Role:

As part of this role, you will:

  • Conduct research in AI and LLMs, experimenting with advanced architectures such as Transformer models, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative AI.
  • Design, train, and fine-tune LLMs and other AI models to extract insights, and generate signals
  • Apply AI concepts to create and enhance alphas on the platform.
  • Analyze large-scale financial datasets to seek to uncover patterns and build models using statistical, mathematical, and machine learning techniques.
  • Collaborate with platform development teams to design and test new functionalities and datasets.
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and LLM research, identifying opportunities to integrate them into quantitative finance applications.

What You'll Bring:

  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in AI, Machine Learning (ML), and LLMs; proficiency in Python and C++; familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Quantitative Skills: Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative modeling; experience with financial datasets is a plus.
  • Educational Background: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related fields from a leading university.
  • Research Mindset: Creative problem solver with a passion for experimentation and unsolved challenges; strong interest in financial markets.
  • Collaborative Skills: Ability to work in a team-oriented culture; excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • A global vision with opportunities to exchange ideas with various teams in our global offices
  • Comfortable working environment, and rich employee activities

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