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.

Base pay range

$/yr - $1,/yr

Additional compensation types

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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills & Experience

• 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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industry

Capital Markets

Benefits

• Vision insurance

• Medical insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid maternity leave

• Paid paternity leave

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