Senior AI Research Scientist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and optimize KDB+ databases and q analytics for high-volume trading and market data
• Develop Python-based AI and quantitative models for research, prediction, classification, and signal generation
• Apply machine learning techniques to time series data (feature engineering, model training, evaluation)
• Build research and back testing frameworks integrating AI models with historical data
• Translate quantitative and ML research into robust, production-ready systems
• Integrate AI models into real-time and batch pipelines
• Optimize analytics and model evaluation for performance, stability, and scalability
• Collaborate with quants, product owners, and engineering teams on model deployment and monitoring

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent
• 10+ years professional experience in quantitative finance or trading systems
• Advanced proficiency in KDB+/q, including time series data modeling, high-performance querying and joins, real-time and historical analytics
• Strong Python skills for quantitative analysis, AI/ML model development, integration with KDB+ and downstream systems
• Experience working with large-scale, high-frequency, or noisy datasets
• Solid software engineering practices (Git, testing, modular design)
• Experience with AI developer assist tools such as Git Hub Copilot
• Experience with CI/CD tools:
  Git Hub, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, uDeploy
• Hands-on experience in AWS or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with Java, Linux, shell scripting, and production support experience

Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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