Machine Learning Performance Engineer - Quant Research & Trading
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Job Description
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.
\n \nDay to Day:
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- Build and optimize large-scale ML training & inference pipelines \n
- Enhance deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) for performance \n
- Debug GPU, memory, and distributed training bottlenecks \n
- Collaborate with researchers to deploy models in live trading systems \n
What We’re Looking For:
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- Strong ML fundamentals (transformers, LLMs, attention, RLHF) \n
- Deep GPU expertise (CUDA, Tensor Cores, warp-level ops) \n
- Proficiency in Python & C++ \n
- Knowledge of deep-learning frameworks like PyTorch, JAX \n
- GPU Libraries and tools – Triton, CUB, CuDNN, cuBLAS \n
Why Join:
\nWork 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.
\n \nApply or get in touch for more info!
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