Junior Deep Learning Researcher

About this role

We are Pinely, a high-frequency algorithmic trading firm based in Amsterdam.

Our team specializes in developing robust and adaptive strategies applicable across a wide range of financial instruments and exchanges. We actively support the Olympiad movement, and many of our colleagues are prize-winning mathematicians, researchers and engineers.

Researchers at Pinely benefit from working in a fast-paced HFT environment, where the impact of their ideas is quickly visible in production. The research teams are supported by a world-class infrastructure group that ensures smooth deployment and reliable experimentation at scale.

Our flat organizational structure encourages autonomy, creativity, and direct ownership. We value an informal, idea-driven culture where innovation is celebrated and every contribution matters.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Junior Deep Learning Researcher to join our Amsterdam-based office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related quantitative fields
• Develop and experiment with modern deep learning architectures
• Analyze large, unstructured, and noisy datasets to extract meaningful insights
• Collaborating with developers and other researchers to implement and optimize trading strategies.
• Continually explore new methodologies and technologies to enhance research outcomes.

Requirements

• A degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, or another quantitative discipline (or expectation of such a degree within the next year)
• Knowledge of machine learning, probability theory, and mathematical statistics
• Proficiency in Python
• Some experience with C++ , although not necessarily in an industrial setting
• Practical experience with modern DL architecture
• Background in analyzing large, unstructured, and noisy datasets
• Would be beneficial: Published research findings in top-tier journals and conferences (ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV).

Benefits

• High base salary plus significant biannual bonuses
• Relocation package to Amsterdam (we are very flexible in discussing salary and conditions of employment)
• Flexible workflow and working schedule
• Being part of a team with top winners in mathematics and programming competitions
• Cutting-edge hardware and software in production as well as high technical expertise of the company which allows implementation of ideas and boosting great results
• Internal training, comprehensive health insurance, sports reimbursement, and biannual corporate events.