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BRAIN AI Researcher

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worldquant logoWorldquant · Yerevan, Armenia
Full-timeOn-site5d ago
Generative AILLMsMachine LearningMentoringPythonPyTorch
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Requirements

  • Technical Expertise : Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in AI, Machine Learning (ML), and LLMs; proficiency in Python and C++; familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Quantitative Skills : Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative modeling; experience with financial datasets is a plus.
  • Educational Background : Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related fields from a leading university.
  • Research Mindset : Creative problem solver with a passion for experimentation and unsolved challenges; strong interest in financial markets.
  • Collaborative Skills : Ability to work in a team-oriented culture; excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Benefits

Dynamic work without routine in a leading international company;Competitive compensation package, which may include annual bonuses and salary increases;Healthy work-life balance support (flexible start time, parental leave, sabbatical after 5 years of service etc);Possibility for business trips to the US and other countries;Regular team building, competitions and corporate events;Monthly team lunches;Medical insurance;Life insurance;Support program for employees and their relatives on psychological, legal, and financial issues;Parental leave program for secondary care givers;Culture of continuous learning: certification, online and offline training in Armenia and abroad, English classes, mentoring in professional development;Modern office in the city center with coffee, fruits & snacks!Position based in Yerevan, Armenia.#LI-VM2Copyright © 2026 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved.WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disaHealth insuranceRemote work optionsFlexible schedulePerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

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. About WorldQuant BRAIN: BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup. Our mission is to simplify quant finance and provide global remote-work opportunities to participants, while they learn quant finance, AI and ML concepts. WorldQuant Brain provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data, and more. The Role: WorldQuant is seeking exceptional individuals to join as AI Researchers. In this full-time role, you will work at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), applying techniques to develop innovative quantitative models for WorldQuant's BRAIN platform. As part of this role, you will: Conduct research in AI and LLMs, experimenting with advanced architectures such as Transformer models, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative AI. Design, train, and fine-tune LLMs and other AI models to extract insights, and generate predictive signals Apply AI concepts to create and enhance alphas and other utilization algorithms on the BRAIN platform. Analyze large-scale financial datasets to uncover patterns and build predictive models using statistical, mathematical, and machine learning techniques. Collaborate with platform development teams to design and test new functionalities and datasets. Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and LLM research, identifying opportunities to integrate them into quantitative finance applications.


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