AI Research Scientist: Financial Markets & Signals

AAA Global; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global systematic investment firm seeks an AI Scientist to join its AI team. The role focuses on cutting-edge machine‑learning research and development of innovative models, signals, and AI‑driven tools used across the investment process.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in a quantitative field, at least two years of ML research experience, and strong programming skills in Python and C++, with PyTorch.

Qualifications

• PhD in a highly quantitative discipline is required.
• At least two years of ML research experience.
• Demonstrated creativity through original work or publications.
• Strong knowledge of ML, DL, and statistical methods required.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with PyTorch experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine-learning research to improve the systematic investment process.
• Develop predictive signals and AI-driven tools for trading.
• Apply LLMs and agentic AI to research and testing of trading signals.
• Design state-of-the-art deep-learning architectures.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and engineers to improve models.

Skills

ML research

Deep learning

Python

C++

PyTorch

Statistical inference

Experiment design

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ML

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Code review

Job description

A leading global systematic investment firm seeks an AI Scientist to join its AI team. The role focuses on cutting-edge machine‑learning research and development of innovative models, signals, and AI‑driven tools used across the investment process.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in a quantitative field, at least two years of ML research experience, and strong programming skills in Python and C++, with PyTorch.