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Jump Trading · 5 months ago

AI Research Scientist

New York, London

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research, empowering exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. They are seeking an AI Research Scientist to lead research projects applying machine learning to generate signals from unstructured data and collaborate with trading teams.

Financial ServicesTrading Platform

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply machine learning to achieve state-of-the-art capabilities in complex and challenging domains

Lead an open-ended research project from concept to production

Find compelling problems well suited to current and projected LLM capabilities

Collaborate extensively with trading teams to understand requirements and constraints

Continuously improve model design, tools, and infrastructure

Target any area of the quantitative research process with the potential for firmwide application

Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonLanguage ModelingC++PyTorchTensorFlowQuantitative ReasoningIntellectual CuriosityVersatilityOriginalityCommunication Skills

Required

5+ year track record of creating ML systems with real metrics & impact in industry and/or academia

Strong general ML background with some exposure to language modeling architectures (e.g. transformers, SSMs)

Solid development skills in Python and/or C++

Intellectual curiosity, versatility, and originality combined with a pragmatic outlook

Ability to reason through quantitative problems and communicate effectively with trading researchers

Reliable and predictable availability

Preferred

Familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch (preferred), TensorFlow, and/or JAX

Experience with HPC and distributed large model training

Experience with GPU performance optimization (CUDA or ROCm)

Experience with end-to-end model development, especially in LLMs

Prior academic publications and/or contributions to open-source AI research

Strong opinions on best practices in ML research, tooling, and/or infrastructure

Benefits

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options

Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance

Paid vacation plus paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Wellness Programs

Company

Jump Trading

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Jump Trading is a globally-positioned, proprietary trading firm.

Founded in 1999

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jumptrading.com/

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