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Research Scientist/Research Engineer, Reinforcement Learning

Jump Trading
Location
Chicago, New York, London
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Front Office
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience developing reinforcement learning and/or deep learning systems with measurable impact in industry and/or academia
  • Depth in reinforcement learning, including experience designing reward formulations, policy architectures, and evaluation
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics
  • PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics (or a related subject)
  • Strong publication record at ICML, ICLR, AAAI, NeurIPS, CVPR, or equivalent
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch (preferred), TensorFlow, and/or JAX
  • Creative thinkers who are driven, self-motivated, and eager to solve challenging problems
  • Reliable and predictable availability
What the job really is

As a Research Scientist/Research Engineer specializing in reinforcement learning, you will conduct original research and develop systems that apply reinforcement learning to financial markets. Your role involves designing and evaluating policy architectures, integrating alpha signals, and ensuring simulation fidelity against live trading. You will also build tools for processing large volumes of market data and communicate your findings to both technical and trading teams, with a focus on impactful innovations in ML-powered trading.

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
Things to weigh
  • Annual base salary range is $200,000 — $350,000 USD, which may vary based on experience and negotiation.
  • The role requires a strong publication record, indicating a focus on research output.
  • The position emphasizes collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.
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