WorldQuant
AI Scientist
$150K–$200K
New York +2 · Full-time · Posted Jun 10, 2026
- Location
- New York
New York, New York, United States
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States - Experience
- 2+ years of research or work experience applying Machine Learning in innovative ways to complex problems.
- Education
- PhD in a quantitative or highly analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field).
About the job
Research and develop machine-learning methods, predictive signals, and algorithms to improve WorldQuant’s investment pipeline.
What you'll do
- Research and implement machine-learning algorithms, deep-learning architectures, and signal compression and combination techniques.
- Use LLM-based agentic technology to develop and test trading signals and algorithms.
- Develop model frameworks and collaborate with portfolio managers and researchers to optimize algorithms.
What they ask for
- PhD in a quantitative or highly analytical field.
- 2+ years of research or work experience applying machine learning to complex problems.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, and PyTorch; experience with software development practices such as version control, continuous integration, and testing.
- Advanced practitioner-level knowledge of statistical inference, machine learning, software solvers, and/or mathematical optimization.
Pay
$150,000 - $200,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, PyTorch, Git
AI focus
Research and apply machine learning, deep learning, and LLM-based agentic technology to develop investment models, trading signals, and algorithms.
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