2027 Fresh Grad Hire - AI Algorithm Engineer

Futu Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Futu Holdings Limited is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to join our team in Hong Kong, focusing on applying AI to financial investment and enterprise productivity. You will work on core algorithms, large language models, agents, RAG, and multimodal systems, collaborating with product, operations, and engineering to translate cutting-edge research into real user experiences.

The role requires a strong foundation in machine learning, proficiency in Python and PyTorch, and the ability to read English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/AI/Math or related field.
• Solid ML/DL foundation; transformers, LLMs, agents, or search/recommendation.
• Proficient in Python; familiar with PyTorch; strong data structures & engineering skills.
• Ability to read English technical materials and communicate across teams.
• Passionate about AI technology and real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D on LLMs, agents, RAG, multimodal systems and recommender tech.
• Implement AI scenarios and enable business value with cross-functional teams.
• Build scalable AI platform capabilities and knowledge bases.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

English (reading)

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/AI/Math

Tools

PyTorch

Git

Job description

About Us

The Futu AI team is dedicated to deeply applying artificial intelligence to financial investment and enterprise productivity scenarios. Our scope covers investment agents, intelligent search, recommendation, growth, financial analysis, AI customer service, AIGC, AI-native R&D tools, as well as a unified AI platform and infrastructure.

You will have the opportunity to participate in the intelligent upgrade of products such as Futubull and moomoo, and to contribute to the company-wide Agent platform and shared AI capabilities—enabling AI to directly improve users' investment experience, create business value, and boost organizational productivity.

Why This Role

• Real, core scenarios: Work on investment agents, intelligent search, personalized recommendation, financial analysis, and enterprise AI applications, where algorithm performance can be validated quickly in real business
• Full technical stack: Cover model training and optimization, Agent/RAG, search and recommendation, model evaluation, and AI platform capability building
• Technology and business in equal measure: Collaborate with product, operations, and engineering teams to translate cutting-edge technology into user experience and business results
• Multi-directional growth: Based on your strengths, contribute to one or more areas such as large models, agents, search and recommendation, financial algorithms, or the AI platform

Key Responsibilities

• Core algorithm R&D and optimization: Participate in technical R&D in areas such as large language models, agents, RAG, multimodal, search and recommendation, and financial algorithms; carry out high-quality data construction, model training and post-training, evaluation analysis, and performance optimization
• AI scenario implementation and business enablement: Drive the implementation of AI technology in scenarios such as investment agents, intelligent search, personalized recommendation, financial analysis, AI customer service, AIGC, and R&D efficiency improvement. Work with product, engineering, and quantitative teams to complete the full loop from requirements analysis and solution design to launch and validation
• AI platform and capability accumulation: Participate in building the Agent platform, the Skill/MCP ecosystem, knowledge bases, model services, and automated evaluation systems; drive the modularization, servitization, and large-scale reuse of algorithm capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics, Automation, Financial Engineering, or a related field
• Solid foundation in machine learning and deep learning; understanding of the fundamental principles of Transformers, large language models, agents, or search and recommendation systems
• Proficient in Python; familiar with mainstream deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch; strong capabilities in data structures, algorithms, and engineering implementation
• Strong problem analysis and experimentation skills; able to complete data analysis, solution design, model experimentation, and performance validation around practical goals
• Passionate about AI technology and its real-world applications; keeps up with the latest progress in large models, agents, and AI engineering
• Strong self-drive, learning ability, and communication and collaboration skills; able to read English technical materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Project or internship experience in large model training and optimization, agents, RAG, search and recommendation, multimodal, or financial algorithms
• Papers published at top academic conferences, or outstanding results in algorithm, programming, mathematics, or data science competitions
• Contributions to high-quality open-source projects, or familiarity with technologies such as model post-training, reinforcement learning, retrieval optimization, inference acceleration, and model evaluation
• Strong interest in financial markets such as stocks and options; experience in quantitative research, fintech projects, or AI product implementation
• Fluent English & Chinese listening and speaking skills; ability to conduct work meetings, cross-team collaboration, and technical communication in English

*Open to candidates graduating between January 2026 and August 2027.