Research Science Intern, Financial Innovation Lab at Hitachi · Santa…

Summary: Hitachi America, Ltd. is the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, overseeing the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets. They are seeking a Research Science Intern in the Financial Innovation Laboratory to create innovative algorithms and solutions for the financial and insurance industries, while working on large data sets and building practical solutions. Responsibilities: - Research and develop innovative algorithms and solutions for finance, insurance, and the Internet of Things - Prepare and execute proof-of-concepts of the solutions in collaboration with other researchers and interns - Protect Hitachi’s IP through patents and other activities and publish technical results in leading venues to establish Hitachi as a leader in advanced analytics and A.I Required Qualifications: - Ph.D (or a Ph.D candidate) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Operational Research, or related field will be considered for a research intern role - Non-Ph.Ds with solid strong track records may be considered for a research developer intern role - Strong research experience in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial mathematics, or an applied field - Good programming skills and knowledge of data science tools and libraries in Python (highly preferred) or similar - Self-motivated and passionate about solving real-world problems and building innovative systems with big data analytics - Demonstrated ability to effectively create and deliver technical communications, including patent applications, presentations, papers, and reports - Ability to collaborate successfully with R&D co-workers Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with weather data, sensor or IoT data is a plus - Knowledge of time series analysis techniques is a plus - Experience with building processes and deploying codes on cloud platforms is a plus Required Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence Important Skills: Python, Financial Mathematics Nice-to-Have Skills: Time Series Analysis, Cloud Platforms Benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.