Quantitative Researcher

Cars.com is a leader in the automotive online marketing space and is seeking a Financial Algorithms Researcher to build models using Trend and Times Series Analysis, Linear Optimization, Regression and Forecasting in the presence of missing and noisy data.  Some software development experience is essential.  As a Financial Algorithms Developer, understanding the statistical consequences of model fitting is essential.  Experience in the nuances of placing advertisements using search engine auctions is desirable but not essential.  Peer-reviewed publications and knowledge of non-linear optimization, filtering, smoothing, game theory, econometrics and machine learning is desirable but not essential. 

 

The ideal candidate should have a post-graduate degree or equivalent in applied mathematics, statistics or some related field, plus three years of experience and be a self-starter able to make significant technical contributions with a minimum amount of supervision. 

 

Who we are:  http://www.newcars.com/images/cars_intro.swf

 

Find out what it means to work for a company that has the best of both worlds – an intimate, productive, innovative work environment coupled with the benefits of a large privately held company.  Our Santa Monica office is an independent division of Cars.com, a leader in the online automotive space.  Centrally located in beautiful Santa Monica, we have a casual team-focused workplace and a very competitive compensation and benefits package –

 PPO Health and Dental Insurance planMatching 401K Bonus planCompetitive paid vacation and holiday scheduleFlexible spending planFree parking and more

Core Qualifications:

 Post-graduate degree in applied mathematics, statistics or related field plus 3 years experience or equivalentDeep understanding of the statistical consequences of model fittingRegressionForecastingTime Series Analysis or Linear OptimizationAble to make original technical contributions with a minimum amount of supervisionSoftware development experienceStrong communication and collaboration skillsSelf-starter

Desirable Qualifications:

 Peer-reviewed publicationsExperience in the nuances of placing advertisements using search engine auctions. Non-linear optimization, game theory, econometrics or machine learning

 

To Apply - Email your resume to jobs@newcars.com