Machine Learning Researcher — Quant Trading & AI Innovation

Citadel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive compensation

Medical and life insurance

Retirement and tax-free savings plans

Job summary

Citadel is an investment firm where machine learning researchers develop next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of strategies. You will apply sophisticated statistical techniques to financial markets and build high-quality code to implement your ideas.

Opportunities are available in New York, Miami, Greenwich, and Houston with a base salary range and comprehensive benefits. This role supports advanced research in quantitative finance within a collaborative, data-driven

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field.
• Advanced training and a strong research track record in machine learning, statistics, deep learning, NLP, AI, or related field.
• Prior experience in a data-driven, detailed research environment.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python or C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate advanced concepts concisely.
• Proficiency in using algorithms to investigate large data or perform error-checking.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistics and machine learning to extract patterns from datasets through innovative and rigorous research.
• Implement algorithms in high-quality code.
• Work with large datasets, including unstructured data sources.
• Back-test models and document research findings.

Skills

ML research track record

Data-driven research

Problem solving

Clear communication

Algorithmic data investigation

Python proficiency

C++ proficiency

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Citadel is an investment firm where machine learning researchers develop next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of strategies. You will apply sophisticated statistical techniques to financial markets and build high-quality code to implement your ideas.

Opportunities are available in New York, Miami, Greenwich, and Houston with a base salary range and comprehensive benefits. This role supports advanced research in quantitative finance within a collaborative, data-driven