Junior Quant Researcher: ML-Driven Finance & Data

WorldQuant; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

401k

Generous PTO

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Training and development courses

Job summary

WorldQuant is seeking a motivated Junior Quant Researcher/Developer in Austin, Texas to work alongside a Quantitative Portfolio Manager. Candidates should have a strong academic background in computer science, mathematics, or related fields, alongside programming expertise in Python and/or C++. Responsibilities include processing datasets, conducting experiments, and improving Python codebases.

WorldQuant offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $150,000 USD, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us in our mission to drive innovative financial strategies!

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, Masters or PhD degree from a top university.
• Demonstrated ability to program in Python and/or C++.
• Working knowledge of Linux.

Responsibilities

• Search for, understand, and clean raw datasets.
• Properly featurize data based on finance and ML models.
• Contribute improvements to our overall Python codebase.

Skills

Python programming

C++ programming

Data structures and algorithms

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Undergrad, Masters or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Linux

Job description

WorldQuant is seeking a motivated Junior Quant Researcher/Developer in Austin, Texas to work alongside a Quantitative Portfolio Manager. Candidates should have a strong academic background in computer science, mathematics, or related fields, alongside programming expertise in Python and/or C++. Responsibilities include processing datasets, conducting experiments, and improving Python codebases.

WorldQuant offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $150,000 USD, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us in our mission to drive innovative financial strategies!