AI Lab Researcher: ML for Production Trading

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optiverNew York (NY)

Computer and Information Research Scientists Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation

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About the role

Optiver’s AI Lab in New York conducts research at the intersection of machine learning and quantitative trading, developing ML-driven strategies from research through production. You’ll design and train novel ML models, including transformers and foundation models, and apply them to large-scale financial data, using GPUs and distributed systems. You will collaborate with researchers, ML engineers, and software engineers within the QSG to push the boundaries of actionable signals and evaluation

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