Research Scientist, Fintech Optimization - Rakuten Institute of Technology Worldwide (RIT)
Core
Design and implement algorithmic solutions for financial markets, trading, and investment problems across Rakuten's fintech ecosystem.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (fintech optimization)
Builds
Algorithmic solutions for trading and investment
Domain
Fintech, financial markets, trading
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
algorithm design, computational complexity analysis, Python, statistics, machine learning, Unix/Linux development, Git, data visualization
Preferred skills
LLMs, AI agents, Rust, Haskell, high-frequency trading, research leadership
Technologies
Python, Git, Unix/Linux, Rust, Haskell
Responsibilities
Define project direction aligning with business needs, design and implement algorithms, evaluate performance, support production adaptation, mentor junior researchers, publish research papers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
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