Graduate Machine Learning Researcher at IMC Trading in New York

Summary: IMC Trading is a global trading firm known for its cutting-edge research and technology. As a Machine Learning Researcher, you will enhance trading strategies through model development and collaboration with traders and developers. Responsibilities: - Develop and evaluate machine learning models tailored to real trading environments - Apply rigorous statistical techniques to measure performance, control overfitting, and understand model risk and interpretability - Design models based upon trading ideas, implement and deploy these models into production - Maintain best practices to keep our systems logical and consistent Required Qualifications: - Develop and evaluate machine learning models tailored to real trading environments - Apply rigorous statistical techniques to measure performance, control overfitting, and understand model risk and interpretability - Design models based upon trading ideas, implement and deploy these models into production - Maintain best practices to keep our systems logical and consistent - Approaches data analysis with rigorous thought processes and strong intuition - Is a creative thinker who is driven and eager to solve challenging problems collaboratively - Ability to commence full-time employment in February or August 2026 Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree such as a PhD in an applied technical field such as machine learning, computer science, computer engineering, physics, statistics or mathematics is preferred - Direct experience in applying deep learning, or alternatively an academic track record of publications in a related domain - Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++, etc) is highly desired Required Skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Techniques Important Skills: Programming Python, Programming C, Programming C++ Nice-to-Have Skills: Creative Thinking Benefits: Discretionary bonus, Paid leave, Insurance