Front-Office AI Engineer for Investment Tech

eFinancialCareers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join the central Data & AI team of a leading Equity Long/Short hedge fund in London.

This role involves building AI-powered tools with engineers, data scientists, and investment professionals to translate business challenges into scalable data solutions in a fast-paced capital markets environment.

Opportunities include learning from experienced mentors and contributing to strategic initiatives across the firm.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills and a passion for building high-quality software.
• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving at the intersection of technology and investing.
• Interest in AI, machine learning, and modern data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with portfolio managers, analysts, and researchers to understand investment workflows and identify automation opportunities.
• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications and data tools for front-office teams.
• Develop solutions that integrate large-scale data, ML models, and modern software practices.
• Collaborate within a central Data & AI team and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Programming skills

Education

Strong academic record in CS/Math/Engineering/Physics

Job description

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join the central Data & AI team of a leading Equity Long/Short hedge fund in London.

This role involves building AI-powered tools with engineers, data scientists, and investment professionals to translate business challenges into scalable data solutions in a fast-paced capital markets environment.

Opportunities include learning from experienced mentors and contributing to strategic initiatives across the firm.