About the Role
We are seeking intelligent and inquisitive individuals to join our expanding team and advance our machine learning initiatives. You will develop deep learning models for our trading strategies, leveraging a substantial GPU computing cluster. The role involves addressing unique trading challenges, such as large models and non-stationary datasets in a competitive multi-agent environment, necessitating the exploration of novel techniques. Collaboration with researchers, engineers, and traders is integral to training models, designing systems, and executing trading strategies. Your expertise in machine learning, including LLMs, image models, RL agents, recommendation systems, and classical ML methods, will be crucial in shaping the future of ML at Jane Street. You will train models for next-generation deep learning trading strategies and develop the foundational knowledge required for new markets and situations. Responsibilities also include hiring, attending conferences, and mentoring teammates.
Responsibilities
- Build deep learning models that power trading strategies
- Train models for the next generation of deep learning-based trading strategies
- Build fundamental understanding to tackle new markets and situations
- Hire new colleagues
- Attend conferences
- Teach techniques to teammates
Requirements
- Practical experience working on empirical ML problems
- Ability to apply logical and mathematical thinking to all kinds of problems
- Intellectual curiosity and excitement about state-of-the-art research across many ML problem domains
- Fluency with a versatile set of models and tricks
- Hands-on coding skills for rapid implementation and iteration
- Eagerness to ask questions, admit mistakes, and learn new things
Skills
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- LLMs
- Image Models
- RL Agents
- Recommendation Systems
- Classical ML Methods
About the Company
- Jane Street researchers, engineers, and traders sit a few feet away from each other and work together to train models, architect systems, and run trading strategies.
- If you’ve never thought about a career in finance, you’re in good company. Many of us were in the same position before working here.
- If you have a curious mind and a passion for solving interesting problems, we have a feeling you’ll fit right in.
