Machine Learning Research Lead

About the role

IMC Trading is seeking a Machine Learning Research Lead with proven experience applying state-of-the-art machine learning to solve challenging trading problems. This role will drive the development of a centralized ML environment to be used across all areas of trading at IMC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models to enhance trading performance across various asset classes
• Research, test and prototype new algorithmic ideas; deploy advanced ML techniques applicable to market prediction, signal generation, and portfolio optimization
• Collaborate with quantitative traders, researchers and developers to translate market insights into data-driven features and models
• Oversee data acquisition, preprocessing, and feature engineering for structured and unstructured data sources
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a culture of research excellence and experimentation
• Drive strategic decisions on model architecture, experimentation pipelines, and infrastructure for scalable research

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s in Engineering, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
• 4+ years of experience building applied ML models; previous experience in trading environment preferred
• Proven expertise in developing and deploying predictive models in low-latency environments
• Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and/or high-performance libraries like Jax
• Strong understanding of theoretical foundations of state-of-the-art ML models
• Prior people management experience preferred
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills and Experience

• PhD or Master’s in Engineering, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
• 4+ years of experience building applied ML models; previous experience in trading environment preferred
• Proven expertise in developing and deploying predictive models in low-latency environments
• Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and/or high-performance libraries like Jax
• Strong understanding of theoretical foundations of state-of-the-art ML models
• Prior people management experience preferred
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

The Base Salary range for the role is $250,000 - $300,000 USD. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.