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Principal Member of Research Staff (Pipeline)

The Voleon Group
Berkeley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For nearly two decades, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals.

In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.

As a Principal Member of our Research Staff, you will play a leadership role alongside world-class machine learning scientists, statisticians, and technical innovators. You will be at the forefront of modern statistical machine learning innovation, applying novel research to large, high-dimensional data sets. This role is a means to make a difference: together with other Members of Research Staff, you will have an enduring impact on our field.

Responsibilities

  • Work on complex problems with a research team that has collectively published hundreds of academic articles in top-tier venues on machine learning, systems, and theory
  • Apply expertise in a technical field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or operations research, to challenging problems in a burgeoning technical field
  • Develop predictive models and other components of automated trading systems
  • Engage in work ranging from data preparation to model development to production software implementation

Requirements

  • Established reputation as world-renowned researcher in one or more of the following disciplines: reinforcement learning / stochastic control, prediction, applied statistics, machine learning systems, deep learning, and/or theoretical computer science
  • Evidence of strong mathematical abilities (e.g., publication record, graduate coursework, or competition placement)
  • Programming experience and interest in software development techniques
  • Competence in solving large-scale computing problems
  • Interest in working hands-on as an applied researcher
  • Interest in financial applications is essential, but experience in finance is not a primary factor in our hiring
  • Ph.D. degree (preferred)

“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program

If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $15,000 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Salary : $15,000

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