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Senior A.I. Research Engineer

Digital Currency Group · CT Stamford, Connecticut, United States · $84k - $102k

Actively hiring Posted over 1 year ago

Role overview

What is the Role:

The will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of advanced AI solutions, providing technical expertise, in-depth analysis, and develop new decentralized AI businesses and systems. This role will report to the VP, Strategy and will be a cornerstone in the expansion and refinement of our business incubation strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI research, proficiency in coding, and hands-on experience in developing AI products and solutions from conception to deployment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Incubation:

  • Lead efforts to explore new AI techniques, methodologies, and algorithms, staying abreast of the latest developments in the field and identifying opportunities for innovation.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement AI strategies that align with business objectives and drive innovation across the organization.
  • Conduct comprehensive data analyses to derive insights, patterns, and trends from large and complex datasets, leveraging statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms.
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on AI concepts and ideas, developing proof-of-concept solutions to validate hypotheses, refine assumptions, and demonstrate feasibility.
  • Train and fine-tune machine learning and deep learning models using appropriate datasets and techniques, optimizing model performance and generalization capabilities.
  • Evaluate the performance, robustness, and reliability of AI models and systems through rigorous testing and validation procedures, ensuring alignment with project requirements and objectives.

General:

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, to integrate AI solutions into end-to-end applications and workflows.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, implementation details, and best practices, to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Maintain a high level of quality and implement rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure the reliability, robustness, and performance of systems in real-world environments.
  • Proficient in multiple languages including, but not limited to, Python, Go, Rust, Java, C, C++, SQL, TensorFlow
  • Stay updated on emerging trends, best practices, and advancements in AI research and engineering, continuously expanding expertise and skills in the field.
  • Technical Leadership: Serve as a key technical leader and subject matter expert in AI, providing guidance and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams of engineers and researchers.
  • AI Engineering: Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI algorithms, models, and systems to solve complex problems and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Technical Evaluation: Evaluate third-party AI technologies, tools, and platforms, assessing their suitability for integration into our AI ecosystem and providing recommendations for adoption.

What we're looking for

We are looking for people with:

  • Intellectual curiosity and a passion for cryptocurrency and financial markets.
  • A strong work ethic and a high degree of ownership in everything you do.
  • Exceptional analytical abilities with a knack for problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • The ability to think strategically, generate innovative ideas, and translate strategy into execution.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a desire to take initiative and assist teammates.
  • The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively, and be aware of potential risks.
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and drive results.
  • Adaptability to learn quickly and navigate new challenges and changes.


What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work environment (minimum 2 days in office)
  • Passionate colleagues and the opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit team at the start of its ascent
  • An invigorating start-up environment
  • Competitive base salary, bonus, and incentive compensation
  • Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
  • 401K plan
  • Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
  • Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Brand new water-front office with world-class perks and amenities

Location: Stamford, CT with remote or hybrid options considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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