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Research Engineer

An established proprietary trading firm · New York, United States · first seen today

What is the Research Engineer role in New York, United States?

An established proprietary trading firm is hiring a Research Engineer in New York, United States. It is an experienced machine learning researcher seat, and the advert asks for C++, Linux, Low latency, Python.

Advertised base salary

$175k – $225k

USD

Median for Machine learning researcher

$175k – $300k

10 advertised ranges

Seniority

Not stated

Machine learning

Status

Open

Ref KQ-2C2B19

Base salary range stated in the source advert.

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Based on 10 live vacancies across 10 employers, as observed on 6 September 2026. Counts come from employer-operated job boards we read directly; classification is rule-based and inspectable.

About the employer

This vacancy is with an established proprietary trading firm. We hold the employer's identity confidential until we have spoken with you about the role, so the advert below is written by our research team from the facts stated in the live posting — never copied from it.

What you would do

  • ·Own machine learning researcher work end to end, from idea to production.
  • ·Work directly with traders, researchers and engineers on the same P&L.
  • ·Measure, monitor and defend the performance of what you build.
  • ·Publish your reasoning so decisions can be checked by other people.

What they are asking for

  • ·Bachelors in a quantitative discipline, or equivalent demonstrated ability.
  • ·Practical experience with C++, Linux, Low latency, Python, Rust.
  • ·Comfort with probability, statistics and precise reasoning under time pressure.
  • ·Evidence of shipping work that other people relied on.

Skills in this advert

C++LinuxLow latencyPythonRust

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