Developer

CompanyLake Shore Dynamics is building a cutting-edge simulation platform for high frequency financial data. We are building proprietary generative models to simulate financial markets from the ground up, with the goal of giving traders access to the most realistic sense of their trading strategies’ performance in current market conditions.We are a group of researchers with backgrounds in math, economics, trading and computer science, operating on the frontier of AI research.We are building a machine learning based simulation framework from first principles, and are seeking a talented developer that will be a strong cultural fit with our small, fast-paced team.Requirements4+ years total experience in Python, and C++ and/or Rust (or equivalent)1+ years industry experience as a developer at a reputable companyAcademic record and/or experience demonstrating a strong background in computer science, with proficient knowledge of machine learning and data scienceExceptional communication skills in English with the ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teamsGit/version controlExperience with Linux serversONLY apply if you qualify for the role, there will be no exceptions:Based in the Netherlands and/or are willing to work in AmsterdamEU Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the Netherlands without sponsorshipAvailable to start the position soonParticularsCompetitive salary, eligible for the 30% ruling (if recruited from abroad)Continuous growth and mentorshipTeam travel and mealsResponsibilitiesThe focus of this role is the application and development of our machine learning framework:Development of core frameworkClient-specific use cases and applications of frameworkWorking with input and direction from both technical leadership and research teamsFinancial data research and development, with regular presentationsModel training and performance reportingDaily stand ups with continuous team support and interactionBonus SkillsCloud development experience (GCP and/or AWS)Experience with ML training pipelines and model deploymentDev opsWe don’t expect you to have everything required for this job out of the box. We will work with you to develop and refine your skillset to fulfill the requirements for the successful execution of the role. We expect keen interest and the ability to go deep into subjects with practical, deliverable aims in mind. We also expect a deep commitment and contribution to our evolving philosophy on processes and best practices.