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QuantCo is hiring an AI Applied Scientist

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and implement applied AI systems that improve the quality of human decisions and unlock major efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to solve complex problems in inference optimization, scalable systems design, and human-computer interaction.
  • Identify the most impactful problems to solve, translating commercial objectives into technical solutions.
  • Combine and transform large multimodal datasets to run in-depth statistical analysis.
  • Apply deep learning models to automate large-scale decisions integrated into live business processes.
  • Deliver solutions designed to generate tangible economic impact.

Requirements

  • A degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, or similar fields from a leading university
  • In-depth understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts behind the most common machine learning techniques
  • Familiarity with frontier lab APIs (Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic), and their advanced features like structured outputs and tool calling
  • Understanding of LLM inference considerations e.g. input vs. output tokens, prompt caching
  • Experience working with deep learning models within natural language processing or computer vision (e.g. HuggingFace model import/fine-tuning /inference)
  • Experience writing code in Python
  • Experience and willingness to work through the challenges associated with large, unstructured, real-world data sets in a client-facing setting
  • Ability to see solutions and opportunities that others do not see
  • High level of commitment and reliability, good balance of pragmatism and perfectionism

Nice to Have

  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Git

Benefits

  • Generous compensation package that includes a base salary, bonus, stock options, and relocation support
  • Additional location-based benefits

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — Berlin, Boston, Cologne, Karlsruhe, London, Munich, San Francisco, Zurich

Additional Information

  • QuantCo does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About company
QuantCo

QuantCo leverages expertise in data science, engineering, and economics to help organizations turn data into decisions. Headquartered in Boston, QuantCo has offices in Berlin, Cologne, Karlsruhe, London, Munich, San Francisco, and Zurich.

QuantCo was founded by four Harvard and Stanford PhDs. Our team of over one hundred economists, data scientists, software engineers, and machine learning experts creates tangible economic impact by pairing state-of-the-art data expertise with business acumen.

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Job Details
Department Data Science
Category Data & ML
Posted 13 days ago