Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial

Machine Learning Researcher

New York

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$300kDetected 70 days ago
PythonC++Machine LearningDeep LearningTensorFlowPyTorchForecastingResearchProblem Solving

About the role

  • Investigate, evaluate, and prototype innovative algorithmic solutions using novel machine learning and deep learning techniques.
  • Conduct empirical ML research across multiple problem domains, rapidly prototyping and iterating novel architectures in Python/PyTorch/TensorFlow to solve challenging market problems
  • Apply logical and mathematical reasoning to translate cutting-edge research methods between application areas.

Responsibilities

  • Implement sophisticated ML approaches for forecasting, feature engineering, and optimization challenges
  • Partner with quantitative traders, researchers, and developers across teams to transform market insights into actionable data features and predictive models
  • Strong production mindset with emphasis on delivering solutions that create bottom-line value and tangible business outcomes

Nice to have

  • Advanced programming expertise in areas such as core PyTorch/JAX framework development.
  • Exposure to C++ in production environments is a plus

Skills

  • Proficient in rapid prototyping and iterative development using Python and contemporary deep learning frameworks

Compensation

  • $200,000 - $300,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)

Benefits

  • Reinforcement learning experience is a bonus
  • Results oriented mindset with a focus on developing deep learning models that directly impact P&L
  • Minimum 2 years of applied experience developing deep learning solutions across diverse fields
  • Proven capability in applying machine learning methodologies between different problem domains and application areas

This listing is sourced directly from Virtu Financial's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.