Senior Data Engineer (ML Quant Fund)

TL;DR

Senior Data Engineer (ML Quant Fund): Acquire and ingest datasets from various sources, design and build robust data pipelines and infrastructure with an accent on high data quality, reliability, and modern data warehousing. Focus on collaborating with quantitative researchers and investment analysts to translate business objectives into technical solutions meeting research requirements.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai (in-person collaboration preferred)

Salary: Up to $250,000 USD

Company

ML Quant Fund operating as an emerging global hub for buy-side finance in the UAE.

What you will do

• Acquire and ingest datasets from various sources to meet business needs.
• Design, build, and manage robust data pipelines and infrastructure ensuring high data quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate them into technical solutions.
• Partner closely with quantitative researchers and investment analysts to ensure data products meet research requirements.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in Data/Quant Engineering
• Python, SQL
• Modern data warehousing (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, etc.)
• Apache Airflow or similar
• Terraform
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with common financial datasets (Bloomberg, FactSet, S&P Global, Macrobond, Finaeon, MSCI, etc.)

Culture & Benefits

• Performance bonuses directly reflecting individual contribution and impact.
• Low staff turnover with team members from top buy-side firms worldwide.
• Convenient office location in safest cities with short commutes.
• Top international schools with school fees covered for family.
• Year-round sunshine and option to work from home country in July/August.
• Significant tax advantages.