Senior Quantitative Researcher

Senior Quantitative Researcher – Numerai – San Francisco, California, United States
At Numerai, we are redefining the future of finance by harnessing the power of crowdsourced AI to predict equity markets. As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will lead the development of cutting‑edge statistical models and machine‑learning pipelines that directly influence our hedge fund’s performance. Your research will shape the data‑driven strategies that power millions of dollars in assets under management, positioning Numerai at the forefront of FinTech innovation. This role offers a clear path to senior leadership, with opportunities to mentor a growing team of data scientists, influence product direction, and publish groundbreaking research that advances the entire quantitative finance community.

**Key Responsibilities & Skills**
- Design, implement, and validate robust quantitative models for equity prediction using advanced AI techniques.
- Lead end‑to‑end research cycles: hypothesis generation, data acquisition, feature engineering, model training, and back‑testing.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate research outputs into production‑grade pipelines.
- Publish findings in top‑tier conferences and journals, elevating Numerai’s thought leadership.
- Mentor junior researchers, fostering a culture of rigorous scientific inquiry and continuous learning.
- Communicate complex results to stakeholders through clear visualizations and concise reports.
- Stay ahead of industry trends in quantitative analytics, deep learning, and alternative data sources.

**Why Join Numerai**
Numerai’s culture celebrates curiosity, transparency, and impact—values that empower you to push the boundaries of quantitative finance. Based in vibrant San Francisco, you’ll work alongside world‑class researchers and engineers in a collaborative, merit‑based environment. We invest heavily in professional growth, offering conference sponsorships, internal workshops, and a clear trajectory toward senior scientific leadership. As the FinTech sector accelerates, your work will directly influence how markets are understood and traded, giving you a unique platform to leave a lasting imprint on the industry. Join us to turn data into insight, insight into strategy, and strategy into market‑changing results.