Tower Research Capital LLC

Founding Engineer - Tower Incubations

New York, New York · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$250kDetected 260 days ago

PythonBashGitSQLCI/CDLinuxMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchComputer VisionMLOpsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
As an early team member, you'll have a significant impact on the product, technology, and team.
That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive - without the egos.

Acting as a 'zero to one' engineer, building out core features and infrastructure
Leading and building out the engineering side of the organization
Tower Research Ventures (TRV), the venture arm of Tower Research Capital, is dedicated to building and investing in category-defining companies with the same enthusiasm and discipline that Tower applies to public markets.
We closely partner with our portfolio companies, offering a diverse set of business, technical, and financial expertise to help them reach their goals, from product development to business growth and beyond.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and launching the core product from the ground up.
Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
If you're an engineer who loves building from scratch and working on high-impact projects, TRV offers an unparalleled opportunity to do just that.

A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Strong technical background of 6+ years of full-time engineering experience, with a preference for backend or ML/AI specialization
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and MLOps for automating model deployments
Strong knowledge of Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and proficiency in Linux, SQL, Git and Bash scripting
Preference for practical AI knowledge through previous on-the-job experience, as opposed to purely academic or research-based knowledge
General understanding of end-to-end ML processes
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills

Anticipated annual base salary range $175,000 - $250,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
Our benefits include:

Work alongside curious, driven and highly collaborative engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are passionate about solving complex problems and building category-defining companies.
Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998.
Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams.
We are seeking a Founding Engineer to join our incubation efforts for TRV and drive foundational engineering efforts.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable.

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