Senior Python Engineer - AI Technology
Senior Python Engineer - AI Technology
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Job Description
WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies the foundation of a balanced global investment platform.
WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.
Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success so we need people who can help us build it.
Technologists at WorldQuant research design code test and deploy firmwide platforms and tooling while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people.
The Role We are seeking an exceptional senior-level Python engineer to join a small team working on complex data pipelines AI/ML systems and cutting-edge software solutions. This role will be responsible for managing technical objectives providing technical leadership and maintaining a hands-on approach to development. The ideal candidate will work closely across teams within WorldQuant as part of our business-facing technology organization.
A successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Python development data engineering software architecture and design principles. They should be able to mentor junior team members conduct code reviews and drive architectural decisions. Experience with AI and large language models (LLMs) is highly desirable.
What Youll Bring
- Masters degree or higher in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field from a top-tier institution.
- 7 years of experience as a Python developer with a strong focus on data engineering and AI/ML systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of Python and its ecosystem including experience with data processing libraries like Pandas NumPy and PySpark.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable maintainable and efficient data pipelines.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GCP or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes).
- Expertise in version control systems (Git) CI/CD practices and agile methodologies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in the finance industry is a plus but not required.
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch or scikit-learn LLM agents or systems of agents is a significant plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Core benefits include: premium private health insurance and life insurance with savings plan
- Support for every aspect of life through Employee Assistance Program and fully covered sick leave
- Strong culture of learning and development: training courses library guest speakers share and learn events global conferences
- Regular offsite team buildings annual conferences and occasional global summits opportunity to travel and connect with our local and global teams
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Senior IC
Employment Type
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