Machine Learning Performance Engineer - Quant Research & Trading (New York City Metropolitan Area)

We’re looking for ML Performance Engineers to join a scientific led systematic trading firm to design, optimize, and deploy large-scale machine learning systems that directly impact trading performance. You’ll optimize large-scale deep learning and LLM pipelines, turning cutting-edge research into measurable P&L impact.

Day to Day:

• Build and optimize large-scale ML training & inference pipelines
• Enhance deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) for performance
• Debug GPU, memory, and distributed training bottlenecks
• Collaborate with researchers to deploy models in live trading systems

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong ML fundamentals (transformers, LLMs, attention, RLHF)
• Deep GPU expertise (CUDA, Tensor Cores, warp-level ops)
• Proficiency in Python & C++
• Knowledge of deep-learning frameworks like PyTorch, JAX
• GPU Libraries and tools – Triton, CUB, CuDNN, cuBLAS

Why Join:

Work with world-class researchers solving some of finance’s hardest problems with extensive room to push boundaries. Expect technical depth, real-world impact, and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and speed.

Apply or get in touch for more info!