Deep Learning Research Scientist for Quantitative Finance

Jump Trading; Chicago, New York (IL, NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options

Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance

Paid vacation plus paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Jump Trading Group seeks research scientists to apply deep learning to achieve state-of-the-art capabilities in complex domains. The role involves taking an open-ended research project from concept to production and iteratively improving model design, tools, and infrastructure.

Projects may span any area of the quantitative research and monetization process. We value ML expertise, engineering pragmatism, solid statistics, and market intuition, with strong collaboration in a fast-paced research

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing DL systems with measurable impact in industry and/or academia.
• Creative thinkers who are driven, self-motivated, and eager to solve challenging problems.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• PhD, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, (or related subject).
• Strong publications record at ICML, ICLR, AAAI, NeurIPS, UAI, KDD, or equivalent.
• Reliable and predictable availability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep learning to state-of-the-art capabilities in complex domains and drive research from concept to production.
• Continuously improve model design, tools, and infrastructure across projects.
• Collaborate across ML, engineering, statistics, and market intuition.

Skills

Python/C++

DL systems

Mathematics & Statistics

English communication

Team collaboration

Research publications

PhD or Master's

Education

PhD or Master's in CS/Math

Job description

Jump Trading Group seeks research scientists to apply deep learning to achieve state-of-the-art capabilities in complex domains. The role involves taking an open-ended research project from concept to production and iteratively improving model design, tools, and infrastructure.

Projects may span any area of the quantitative research and monetization process. We value ML expertise, engineering pragmatism, solid statistics, and market intuition, with strong collaboration in a fast-paced research