Machine Learning Engineer

This range is provided by Fintal Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$/yr - $1,/yr

Annual Bonus

Our client is looking for a Machine Learning Research Lead to drive the development of a centralized ML research platform used across multiple trading teams. You’ll work on cutting-edge predictive modeling, feature engineering, and custom ML architectures partnering closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to push innovation in automated trading.

• Lead the design and deployment of ML models to improve trading performance.
• Research, prototype, and test new algorithmic and ML ideas.
• Translate market insights into data-driven features and production models.
• Oversee data pipelines and feature engineering for diverse datasets.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide ML strategy and infrastructure decisions.

• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 4+ years of applied ML experience; trading experience preferred.
• Strong Python skills and experience with modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, Tensor Flow, JAX).
• Deep understanding of advanced ML methods and predictive modeling.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

Position can be in NYC or Chicago

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Capital Markets

• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave