AI Engineer

Capstoneinvestmentadvisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Robust wellness resources

Time-off and retirement benefits

Gym reimbursement and discounts

Job summary

Capstone Investment Advisors is seeking an AI Engineer to design and implement models utilizing AI/ML technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a strong proficiency in Python, along with familiarity with financial services.

This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $155,000 to $200,000, based on skills and experience, along with performance-based incentives and robust benefits including wellness resources and training opportunities.

Join us in our mission to explore alpha opportunities and contribute to the financial landscape!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development.
• Hands-on experience with database and API integrations.
• Ability to engage with domain experts for use case identification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML models and tools.
• Develop and maintain AI features for products.
• Research and deploy AI applications using Python.

Skills

Python programming

AI/ML/LLM-driven models

Financial services experience

Proficiency in frameworks like LangChain

Education

Computer Science degree or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in AI/CS (preferred)

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

OpenAI API

Anthropic API

Job description

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too.

Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC (“Capstone”) is a global asset manager, dedicated to exploring alpha opportunities in derivatives and complementary strategies that persist across market cycles. With approximately $12.5 billion of AUM (as of May 1, 2026) and 306 employees, Capstone is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Stamford, Los Angeles, Boston, Tokyo, Milan, Texas, and Maryland. Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have sought to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, creating unique opportunities for our clients, team, and industry.

With our sophisticated, global client base, we recognize that our success is deeply connected to real people. For that reason, we take a human approach to everything we do, focusing largely on collaborative performance. Our workflow and process are built around the belief that by sharing ideas, we achieve greater outcomes. This gives you greater access to resources, direct exposure to senior leadership, and new opportunities to experiment and innovate.

Learn more about how you can be part of the disciplined collaboration and transcendent thinking as an AI Engineer at Capstone Investment Advisors here.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Design and implement AI/ML/LLM‑driven models, tools, workflows, and agents
• Develop, integrate, and maintain AI features into products (e.g., chat agents, copilots, automation pipelines)
• Implement retrieval augmented‑generation (RAG), MCPs, function calling, and internal integrations (e.g., databases, APIs, services)
• Research, prototype and deploy AI applications using Python
• Engage with domain experts to identify, evaluate, and execute high‑value AI use cases

Our future colleague has these skills:

• Computer Science degree or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Hands‑on experience with frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc., vector stores, LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI API, Anthropic API), and building MCP servers/clients
• Financial services/hedge fund experience is preferred

Bonus Skills:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field required

Benefits & Compensation Information:

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well‑being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well‑being of our colleagues.

• Training and development opportunities
• Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
• Time‑Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts

The applicable base salary range for this role is $155,000‑$200,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different backgrounds. Capstone considers applications for employment without regard to all applicable protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.