About the job
Join our innovative team at mustard-systems, where we develop tailored statistical models and probabilistic frameworks that accurately predict horse racing outcomes and optimize trading strategies. Your insights will directly influence our success, determining what to back, when, and how much.
We are seeking a dedicated researcher to become a vital member of our quantitative team. In this role, you will enjoy significant ownership over your projects, making impactful decisions about what you build, how you approach it, and evaluating its effectiveness.
If you have previously tackled challenging technical problems and are eager for more opportunities to apply your scientific problem-solving skills in a high-stakes environment, we want to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include building and refining our quantitative models. While our primary focus is on custom state space models, probabilistic frameworks, and neural architectures, we are open to exploring other methods if they yield better results. Understanding the data is just as crucial as modeling; you'll need to navigate its complexities and uncover untapped opportunities.
You will be expected to articulate the rationale behind your modeling choices clearly, and we will encourage you to challenge our assumptions as well.
As part of a small, ambitious team, you will grow your understanding of our product and domain, influencing research directions and the business decisions that stem from them. We are looking for someone who identifies problems, crafts solutions, and pursues tangible outcomes, rather than merely completing predefined tasks.

