Principal Quant Engineer - AI-Driven Research Platform Lead

Acadian Asset Management; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits program

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

A global investment management firm based in Boston is looking for a Principal Quant Engineer to develop scalable platforms that enhance quantitative research. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in quantitative finance, and possess strong skills in Python and machine learning. This role promotes a collaborative and flexible hybrid work environment. The salary ranges from $185,000 to $225,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, supporting quantitative research, signal development.
• Demonstrated experience building and operating quantitative platforms at scale.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quant tooling supporting signal construction and evaluation workflows.
• Lead the AI centric development of core platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with data teams to streamline access to market and alternative datasets.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Signal evaluation

System design

Data processing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Polars

PyTorch

MLflow

Optuna

Job description

A global investment management firm based in Boston is looking for a Principal Quant Engineer to develop scalable platforms that enhance quantitative research. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in quantitative finance, and possess strong skills in Python and machine learning. This role promotes a collaborative and flexible hybrid work environment. The salary ranges from $185,000 to $225,000, along with comprehensive benefits.