Junior Deep Learning Researcher

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

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.


    About this role

    Summary

    Research, develop, and optimize deep learning models for trading strategies.

    Job title

    Junior Deep Learning Researcher

    Experience level

    entry level

    Industry

    finance

    Location requirements

    Amsterdam-based, remote work not mentioned

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    pythonmathematicsphysicscomputer scienceprobability theorymathematical statisticsc++deep learning

    Preferred skills

    published researchtop-tier conferences

    Specializations

    deep learningmachine learningquantitativedatasets
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    On-site City