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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

EngineeringNew York, NYFull-time$180,000 - $250,000

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI team and help build the next generation of predictive trading models. You'll work on cutting-edge problems involving time-series forecasting, reinforcement learning, and large-scale data processing.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement machine learning models for market prediction and risk assessment
  • Build and maintain scalable ML pipelines processing billions of data points daily
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate trading strategies into ML systems
  • Optimize model inference for sub-millisecond latency requirements
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices
  • Research and evaluate new ML techniques and frameworks

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in machine learning or related field
  • Strong background in Python, with experience in PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Experience with time-series analysis and forecasting
  • Familiarity with distributed computing (Spark, Ray, or similar)
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
  • Track record of deploying ML models to production

Nice to Have

  • Experience in fintech or quantitative trading
  • Knowledge of reinforcement learning
  • Contributions to open-source ML projects
  • Experience with Rust or C++ for performance-critical code

Apply Now

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Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Equity + Bonus
  • 100% health coverage
  • 401(k) with 4% match
  • $5k learning budget
  • 16 weeks parental leave

Rapidtrade is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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