Senior Research Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and global rollout of the research framework for defining and training models through optimization procedures
• Integrate research frameworks with the platform for deploying and running models in production
• Partner with Quantitative Researchers to test hypotheses and develop data-driven systematic trading strategies and alpha signals
• Expand the framework to become a global standard for training, consuming, and transforming data sources

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or similar
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in MLOps, Research Engineering, or ML Research
• Strong background in mathematics and statistics
• Proficiency in Python and libraries such as numpy, pytorch, polars, pandas, and ray
• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end machine learning pipelines
• Understanding of modern software development practices including Agile, version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

About the Company

Flow Traders is a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.