Location: Shanghai · OnsiteOnsite | Full-timeCompensation: $100K–$200K + equityWe are hiring on behalf of our client, an innovative, collaborative financial technology platform who is seeking an exceptional AI Engineer to join its growing team. The employer provides a no-code, quantamental investing platform that empowers investors to build, share, and remix financial playbooks, seamlessly turning complex financial ideas into live, interactive strategies.In this role, the successful candidate will focus on building and shipping sophisticated AI agents designed to automate the investment research workflow. This includes automating idea generation, data analytics, trend monitoring, strategy development, and backtesting. The position is available on a full-time basis and can be based on-site in Shanghai. For exceptional candidates in the US West Coast, remote arrangements will also be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesAgent Development: Design, build, deploy, and maintain robust AI agents capable of reliably executing complex investment-related tasks.Tool & Knowledge Integration: Equip AI agents with specialized financial tools, APIs, and data sources to optimize their utility and accuracy.Safety & Guardrails: Implement rigid safety guardrails and alignment protocols to ensure reliable and compliant agent behavior.Performance Optimization: Establish testing frameworks (evals), monitor system performance in production, and iterate rapidly based on real-world data.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product management, operations, and quantitative research teams to align agent capabilities with user needs and platform objectives.RequirementsTechnical Foundations: Strong core engineering fundamentals with a proven track record of writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrated ability to own technical systems from initial concept and architecture through to deployment and monitoring.AI Expertise: A thoughtful, deeply engaged approach to artificial intelligence, with hands-on experience or significant projects involving AI models, LLMs, or agentic frameworks.Domain Curiosity: A strong curiosity about financial markets and investing. While deep quantitative or financial expertise is not strictly required, a willingness to learn the domain is essential.Location: Based in, or willing to relocate to, Shanghai or the US West Coast. Open to fully remote arrangements for highly qualified West Coast candidates.BenefitsCompensation: Highly competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience.Equity: Significant equity options, offering a direct stake in the platform's long-term growth and success.Innovation-Driven Culture: An opportunity to work at the intersection of generative AI and quantitative finance within a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city.MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.
Location: Shanghai · Onsite
Onsite | Full-time
Compensation: $100K–$200K + equity
We are hiring on behalf of our client, an innovative, collaborative financial technology platform who is seeking an exceptional AI Engineer to join its growing team. The employer provides a no-code, quantamental investing platform that empowers investors to build, share, and remix financial playbooks, seamlessly turning complex financial ideas into live, interactive strategies.
In this role, the successful candidate will focus on building and shipping sophisticated AI agents designed to automate the investment research workflow. This includes automating idea generation, data analytics, trend monitoring, strategy development, and backtesting. The position is available on a full-time basis and can be based on-site in Shanghai. For exceptional candidates in the US West Coast, remote arrangements will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Agent Development: Design, build, deploy, and maintain robust AI agents capable of reliably executing complex investment-related tasks.
- Tool & Knowledge Integration: Equip AI agents with specialized financial tools, APIs, and data sources to optimize their utility and accuracy.
- Safety & Guardrails: Implement rigid safety guardrails and alignment protocols to ensure reliable and compliant agent behavior.
- Performance Optimization: Establish testing frameworks (evals), monitor system performance in production, and iterate rapidly based on real-world data.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product management, operations, and quantitative research teams to align agent capabilities with user needs and platform objectives.
Requirements
- Technical Foundations: Strong core engineering fundamentals with a proven track record of writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
- End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrated ability to own technical systems from initial concept and architecture through to deployment and monitoring.
- AI Expertise: A thoughtful, deeply engaged approach to artificial intelligence, with hands-on experience or significant projects involving AI models, LLMs, or agentic frameworks.
- Domain Curiosity: A strong curiosity about financial markets and investing. While deep quantitative or financial expertise is not strictly required, a willingness to learn the domain is essential.
- Location: Based in, or willing to relocate to, Shanghai or the US West Coast. Open to fully remote arrangements for highly qualified West Coast candidates.
Benefits
- Compensation: Highly competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience.
- Equity: Significant equity options, offering a direct stake in the platform's long-term growth and success.
- Innovation-Driven Culture: An opportunity to work at the intersection of generative AI and quantitative finance within a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.
Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:
At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city.
MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.
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