or apply directly on WorldQuant's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days WorldQuant's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 13% of WorldQuant's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at WorldQuant
- high 92 stale, 1 reposted of 103 open
- Hiring momentum
- 115 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from WorldQuant's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for WorldQuant.
About this role
As an AI Scientist at WorldQuant, you will conduct research in machine learning to enhance the investment pipeline and produce predictive trading signals. Your role involves applying advanced algorithms, developing deep learning architectures, and collaborating with portfolio managers to optimize machine learning applications in finance.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of WorldQuant as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in a quantitative or highly analytical field (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field)
- 2+ years of research or work experience applying Machine Learning in innovative ways to complex problems
- Strong development skills and proficiency in C++, Python, and PyTorch
- Demonstrated ability to program and run experiments with statistical inference
- Advanced practitioner-level knowledge of statistical inference, machine learning, software solvers, and/or mathematical optimization
- Strong communication skills; ability to express complex concepts in simple terms
What you get
- Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending account
- 401k
- Fully paid parental leave
- Generous PTO including twenty vacation days, three personal days, and ten sick days
- Employee discounts for gym memberships and wellness activities
Worth weighing
- Base pay range is $150,000 - $200,000 USD, but individual offers may vary based on experience and qualifications
- The role requires a high level of creativity and innovation in applying machine learning, which may not suit all candidates
- The company emphasizes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, which may be demanding for some
Summarised from WorldQuant's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by WorldQuant on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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