QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHER: MACHINE LEARNING

XR TradingWorldwideRemote

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XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.

Job Function & Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Quantitative Researcher to join our 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.

Location

Work location generally is flexible and subject to approval by the Company

Education

Bachelors in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related quantitative field with at least 4 years of relevant work experience or
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)

Responsibilities

Develop predictive models and use data-driven insights to maximize strategy performance and identify new trading opportunities
Design and implement robust and scalable CI/CD data pipelines
Translate machine learning algorithms into code
Support current strategies and help develop new strategies utilizing our proprietary software
Stay up to date on cutting-edge machine learning techniques

Required Skills

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

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.)

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.

Base Salary Range

$100,000 - $300,000 USD

XR’s Benefits Package

100% Employer-Paid

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Health Savings Account
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental
Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

$50 stipend for each month
Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs

Paid Time Off

Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Continued Education

Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses

Anniversary Program

5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice

Other XR Perks

Option to Work Fully-Remote
Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
Access to Building Gym
Regular Corporate Events
Book Club

Life at XR Trading

XR Trading is a proprietary market-making firm located in Chicago's financial district. XR provides liquidity in a wide range of financial instruments and asset classes. We add value to the markets in which we participate by integrating technology with trading effectively and employing a quantitative approach to automated market-making. To respond quickly to a constantly evolving market, our team members traders, quants, and software engineers work closely together in an open, collaborative environment. Our approach allows us to leverage successful strategies across a multitude of products and exchanges. Our success begins with talented individuals and is maintained and driven by a united team effort.

Thrive Here & What We Value* Emphasis on teamwork* Focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development* Proactive approach to enhancements in configurations, technologies, or procedures* Flexible work hours when required* Comfortable working environment with Linux* Participates in diverse marketplaces (Global Futures, etc.)* Emphasizes learning and growth