Join Ortec Finance as a Junior Research Engineer! Apply ML & optimization to real-world finance, build scalable solutions, and innovate in a collaborative R&D environment. Apply now!
What will you do as a Research Engineer?
You are a recent graduate with a technical background and a strong interest in applying cutting-edge machine learning and optimization techniques to tackle complex financial challenges. You are motivated to translate these techniques into scalable technical solutions that others can widely adopt. You’ll be working in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation, experimentation, and impact go hand in hand.
As a Junior Research Engineer, you’ll be joining the R&D Labs team, where we conduct research that can be applied across various departments to help improve the performance of their products. While part of your work will be undertaken in the lab, you’ll spend roughly half of your time collaborating directly with engineering teams outside the lab. You’ll collaborate with researchers and engineers from other departments to disseminate lab results to their eventual applications in our software products.
You will:
- Develop algorithms/models in a scalable way and treat them as software artifacts. By integrating model development in release workflows (CI/CD).
- Produce efficient and sustainable code and software architectures that allow for smooth integration of newly developed methodologies.
- Work together with researchers, quants, and software engineers on state-of-the-art research and applications in machine learning and econometrics. Projects include Bayesian modeling, optimization, and generative machine learning.
- Conduct experiments using MLOps platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, as well as other comparable suites, to evaluate and enhance model development and deployment workflows.
- Support and Enable Innovation projects with the technical implementations of research results.
- Manage cloud-based data and compute platforms to ensure scalable and efficient infrastructure for data-driven applications.
What do we offer?
We offer you a challenging and rewarding role in a growing company, while being part of an inspirational global business with a lot of opportunities for personal and professional career development.
The salary range for a Junior Research Engineer is 50K – 60K on yearly basis (including variable pay, 13th month, holiday allowance), dependent on your role, competency profile and experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer you excellent benefits, including:
- An open and inclusive work environment (including active staff association with a broad variety of activities, staff social events, annual summer, and Christmas party and much more) with inspiring, friendly, and enthusiastic colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop yourself with a training program as well as weekly research and knowledge meetings
- Hybrid working (Working from the office in Rotterdam with possibility to partly work from your home office)
- The prospect of a permanent contract, because we strive for a long-term collaboration (One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position)
Who are you?
You enjoy collaboration and are ready to take on challenges. We're looking for an individual who not only excels in teamwork but also embraces risks and likes exploring new things. And of course, you identify yourself with our core values.
Requirements:
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, or comparable experience and background
- A foundational understanding of machine learning, with a strong motivation to deepen expertise and grow in this area
- Strong programming skills in Python, ideally together with experience in machine learning libraries like PyTorch or Tensorflow
- Open to learn and contribute to Java and C# code bases
- You are fluent in English
Who are we?
Working at Ortec Finance means working in a continuously innovating world where science, academics, and mathematics go hand in hand, since models are key in helping Ortec Finance’ clients with complex financial decisions. Because that is what we love: helping people to make better decisions.
Here, your daily job is very in-depth, based on evidence and relevant to society. It means a job that matters. Your learning curve is steep; we learn something new every single day. And we need to, because continuous innovation is key, especially in a fintech world. We thrive on innovation, challenging the status quo at every turn.
We believe everyone should have the confidence and tools to make investment decisions that align with their personal goals, for example financial, environmental, or social. That’s why we build technology and insights that help individuals and organizations make informed, sustainable choices. Together, we aim to support a future where finance serves both people and the planet. For more information, check out the video’s on our careers page.
Ortec Finance is a global leader in technology and solutions for risk and return management. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complexity of investment decisions with confidence. We achieve this by delivering advanced, accessible, and innovative solutions that support responsible investment decision-making for financial institutions worldwide. Our strength lies in combining cutting-edge models, forward-thinking technology, and deep market expertise to create meaningful, data-driven insights. Learn more at www.ortecfinance.com.
Diversity & Inclusion
One of the core values of Ortec Finance is personal initiative and helping each other. Our D&I policy reflects exactly that: showing personal initiative to be who you want to be and being open to people with a different background or idea. We have respect for opinions of others and appreciate the differences that make us all unique individuals with our own strengths and challenges. You can find our full D&I Statement here.
More information or do you want to apply?
For more information regarding this position please contact Maruska John, Recruitment Assistant at +31 10 700 5000 or send an email to recruitment@ortec-finance.com.
Ready to be part of our team? Click the application button to get started!
Application deadline is 15 September 2025.
We hope to meet you soon!