Job Specifications
As a Quantitative Researcher at Vatic, you will contribute to the research and development of fully autonomous trading agents with some of the brightest researchers, traders, and technologists in the world. You will apply cutting edge machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms to vast amounts of market data to discover and capitalize on trading opportunities.
We are selectively considering Researchers who have demonstrated the ability to generate impactful research in their academic and professional pursuits. We foster an open and academic environment, where collaboration is the key to our success. Drawing from our collective backgrounds in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics, we apply rigorous analytics to test hypotheses derived from years of successful quantitative trading. We are passionate about hiring the best and the brightest, empowering them with the tools and mentorship needed to be successful.
If you possess the following, we would love to explore what is available for you with our team:
Earned or will earn a PhD or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields
Demonstrable experience coding in C++ or Python in a Linux environment
Have experience analyzing large datasets with rigorous statistical and machine learning approaches, including classification, clustering, and regression
In depth technical knowledge of AI, deep learning, and machine learning algorithms including strong knowledge of the mathematical underpinnings behind these various methods
Have innate curiosity for understanding why and how certain techniques work
Have deep knowledge of time-series analysis
Advanced knowledge of a high-level language for numerical analysis, Python (numpy/scipy stack) preferred
Contribution to AI and ML research communities, top-tier peer reviewed publications, publishing/presenting papers at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, etc.
Have interest and enthusiasm for learning about financial markets (previous experience not required)
While we are serious about our work at Vatic, we also promote a fun environment!
You Can Expect
Ping pong and poker games
Fun team outings
Unlimited office snacks
Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Gym membership
Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents
The base salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $250,000. The base salary range does not include any other form of compensation, such as any bonus amounts, or any benefits. Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other factors.
About the Company
The word vatic means to describe or predict what will happen in the future, and that's exactly what we do. Vatic Labs is a quantitative trading firm where traders, AI researchers, and technologists collaborate to develop autonomous trading agents and cutting edge technology. We work together, building systems that boost market efficiency and transparency. Please contact us directly to learn how your skills can be applied to the problems that we're solving! recruiting@vaticlabs.ai
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