Next Step Systems

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher - Work From Home

Next Step Systems$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in quantitative field (math, physics, computer science) with relevant experience.
  • Strong academic performance (GPA 3.5 or higher).
  • Proficient in probability, statistics, and machine learning for time-series analysis.
  • Advanced Python programming skills; C++ knowledge is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with software development best practices like TDD and CI/CD.
  • Experience with distributed computing and deploying on a Linux platform.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Python data science tools and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with trading teams to produce data-driven insights.
  • Conduct alpha research to identify new trading opportunities.
  • Monitor trading models in live production environments.
  • Create high-quality, reproducible research methodologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Health savings account options.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance coverage.
  • Access to an employee assistance program.
Full Job Description
Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher - Work From Home

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher Responsibilities:

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Quantitative Researcher to join a growing data science efforts.
You will work in a collaborative team with the potential to deliver significant contributions through data-driven insights and by providing high-quality research tools enabling reproducible and well-tested research to take place across the firm.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing our python data science tools and frameworks. This includes working collaboratively with multiple trading teams, conducting alpha research, identifying new trading opportunities, and monitoring models in production.

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher Qualifications:

- Bachelor's in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 4 years of relevant work experience or a Masters/PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong GPA (3.5 or higher).
- Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning for time-series data.
- Excellent programming skills in Python (C++ familiarity is a plus).
- Experience with software engineering best practices including TDD and CI/CD.
- Experience with distributed computing.
- Prior experience developing on a Linux stack.
- Effective prioritization while being mindful of long-term objectives.
- Able to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication skills to collaborate with different stakeholders across multiple geographical locations.

Machine Learning Quantitative Researcher Preferred Experience

- Practical experience applying machine learning techniques for trading applications.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments such as SLURM.
- Experience with orchestration and containerization tools (e.g. Singularity, Docker, Airflow, Prefect, etc.).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

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About Next Step Systems

Next Step Systems is an IT recruitment firm that specializes in placing professionals in the technology industry. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Next Step Systems' clients include startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 corporations. The company's services include contingency search, retained search, and contract staffing. Next Step Systems has a team of experienced recruiters who have a deep understanding of the technology industry and its trends.
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