AI/ML Lead

We are seeking an experienced AI/LLM Product Engineer to design and build intelligent, language-driven systems that translate user intent into structured execution workflows. This role sits at the intersection of large language models, data science, and electronic trading, with a focus on building scalable, accurate, and explainable AI-powered decision systems. Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer. Job Responsibilities LLM Integration & Prompt Architecture Design and own the integration between conversational AI agents and external large language model APIs Develop and continuously refine prompt architectures that translate natural language into structured system actions and parameters Build confirmation and validation flows to ensure outputs are accurate, explainable, and auditable Establish and maintain high standards for interpretation accuracy at scale Intent Parsing & Natural Language Processing Build systems that reliably map user instructions into structured parameters across varied phrasing, domains, and strategies Define evaluation frameworks to measure and improve NLP performance Handle ambiguity, edge cases, and fallback scenarios while maintaining user trust Intelligent Recommendation Systems Design and develop engines that proactively recommend optimized configurations or actions based on historical behavior, real-time conditions, and benchmark data Incorporate multiple data sources to generate insights that outperform manual decision-making Continuously improve recommendation quality through feedback and iteration Feedback Loops & Model Improvement Build mechanisms that leverage post-action or post-trade analytics to refine system recommendations over time Enable adaptive learning based on performance outcomes across different market or operational conditions Benchmarking & Data-Driven Insights Collaborate with data and quantitative teams to develop anonymized benchmarking models Define statistical methodologies for performance comparison and optimization Ensure privacy, aggregation, and data governance standards are met Translate complex analytics into actionable outputs within AI-driven systems Conversational Analytics Enable natural language interaction with complex datasets Build systems that interpret user queries, retrieve relevant data, and generate accurate, synthesized insights Support use cases such as performance analysis, comparisons, and trend identification through conversational interfaces Qualifications 5+ years of experience in applied ML or AI engineering, with at least 2 years working directly with large language models in production Deep hands‑on experience with LLM integration — prompt engineering, tool use, structured output, evaluation frameworks, and hallucination mitigation Strong Python — this is the primary development language for the agent layer and the SDK Experience building systems that translate unstructured natural language into structured, actionable outputs in a production environment Comfort working in a regulated industry where every model output needs to be explainable and auditable Ability to own a technical workstream end‑to‑end — architecture decisions, implementation, and quality bar Strongly Preferred Experience in financial services, fintech, or trading technology Familiarity with fixed income markets, electronic trading workflows, or execution analytics Experience with transaction cost analysis or execution quality measurement Prior work integrating AI/ML models with real‑time market data Experience building recommendation or optimization systems on proprietary datasets Benefits Health Insurance : Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs Hybrid Environment : Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts : You may elect to set aside pre‑tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members. Maven Family Building Benefit : Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post‑partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provide a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement toward fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses. Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan : Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute. The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently $150,000 to $250,000 per year, based on a regular, full‑time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines. Other Benefit Programs Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits Program ARAG Legal Services Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Financial Wellness Tools Travel Assistance Benefits Pet Insurance Corporate Gym Subsidies Wellness Perks Paid Time Off and Parental Leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Tradeweb Europe Limited