Python Engineer – AI

The Team

At Man Group, our ambitions for AI are significant. We have a long history of pioneering technology in finance, and this role presents the opportunity to join us, as we work towards leveraging scalable intelligence to fundamentally change how we identify and execute on investment opportunities.

We are looking for a high-performing Senior Python Engineer to build solutions that make use of the latest GenAI and Machine Learning techniques and capabilities. This role is at the intersection of technology, generative AI and finance, helping to deliver high-impact, novel solutions that touch every part of our business.

Working in our Machine Learning Technology team, you will build out the core AI platform and infrastructure used across Man Group. You will also partner and consult with teams across the business to create agents and tools that augment, automate and transform our investment and operational workflows.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the firm’s core AI and Machine Learning platform
• Partner with stakeholders in research, trading, technology, and operations to design, build, and deploy bespoke AI/ML applications and agents
• Actively monitor the latest developments in applied AI to identify, propose, and implement novel AI-powered solutions
• Proactively engage with teams across the business to promote understanding and adoption of AI tools and capabilities

Key Competencies

Essential

• Advanced proficiency in Python, with extensive professional experience in building production applications and services
• Proven experience working in a formal Python development environment alongside other developers, following software development best practices
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for AI engineering and Machine Learning
• Strong academic record to include a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics
• Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain a close working relationship with traders, quantitative researchers, and other stakeholders

Advantageous

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks/languages e.g. TypeScript, React, Next.js
• Experience integrating with databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis
• Experience using GenAI to build agentic, knowledge processing, or automated coding tools
• Experience training or fine-tuning generative models
• Experience building tools and technologies within systematic or discretionary investing units
• Experience working with applied mathematics, financial markets and instruments, with awareness of underlying concepts
• Experience with our tooling stack: Linux/UNIX, Git, Jira, Slack

Benefits

• Modern office located in the OfficeX campus with easy access to transport and amenities.
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Premium Health insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Referral Bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Multisport card
• Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks
• Conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.