Principal Engineer (Quant)

About Client

The client is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Specializing in AI-powered tech services, that connects enterprises with pre-vetted, remote software engineers through its Intelligent Talent Cloud platform. The company has grown rapidly, boasting a network of over 4 million professionals and serving more than 1,000 clients, including industry leaders like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta. Client's services encompass AGI training, GenAI application engineering, and custom AI solutions, enabling businesses to advance and deploy artificial intelligence effectively. Recognized for its innovation, it has received accolades such as Forbes's "One of America's Best Startup Employers" and Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies.

Salary Range

$140K-$160K/Annum

Job Description

• We’re looking for a mid-to-senior AI Engineer to build highly technical, production-grade AI systems for quantitative workflows.
• The ideal candidate has deep experience developing agentic AI applications, including autonomous planning and reasoning, tool use/function calling, multi-agent orchestration, persistent memory, retrieval, workflow execution, agent evaluation, observability, and guardrails.

Must-haves

• Strong hands-on experience buildingAI agents / agentic systemsin production
• Deep technical expertise across LLM application architecture, orchestration frameworks, APIs, MCPs, RAG, tool integration, evaluation, and LLM Ops
• Strong Python/SQL skills and ability to design robust, scalable systems.
• Experience working on technically complex quantitative use cases
• Experience in financial services, quantitative investing, markets, or trading
• Experience with Docker and Git.

Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law).Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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