Machine Learning Performance Engineer - Quant Research & Trading

Acquire Me Mundelein, IL Open
Acquire Me is looking for Machine Learning Performance Engineer - Quant Research & Trading in Mundelein, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3872305925 is live since 2026-10-06 14:41:50.
Job Description

We’re looking for ML Performance Engineers to join a scientific led systematic trading firm to design, optimize, and deploy large-scale machine learning systems that directly impact trading performance. You’ll optimize large-scale deep learning and LLM pipelines, turning cutting-edge research into measurable P&L impact.




Day to Day:



  • Build and optimize large-scale ML training & inference pipelines

  • Enhance deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) for performance

  • Debug GPU, memory, and distributed training bottlenecks

  • Collaborate with researchers to deploy models in live trading systems




What We’re Looking For:



  • Strong ML fundamentals (transformers, LLMs, attention, RLHF)

  • Deep GPU expertise (CUDA, Tensor Cores, warp-level ops)

  • Proficiency in Python & C++

  • Knowledge of deep-learning frameworks like PyTorch, JAX

  • GPU Libraries and tools – Triton, CUB, CuDNN, cuBLAS




Why Join:


Work with world-class researchers solving some of finance’s hardest problems with extensive room to push boundaries. Expect technical depth, real-world impact, and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and speed.




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