Tower Research Capital · 2 months ago
Founding Engineer - Tower Incubations
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
6+ years expTower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm dedicated to building and investing in category-defining companies. The Founding Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and launching the core product from the ground up, acting as a pivotal contributor in the engineering efforts of Tower Research Ventures.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Acting as a ‘zero to one’ engineer, building out core features and infrastructure
Establishing and maintaining a technical roadmap for the company
Evaluating the technical feasibility and scalability of product features
Leading and building out the engineering side of the organization
Mentoring and collaborating with new team members as the engineering team grows
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Strong technical background of 6+ years of full-time engineering experience, with a preference for backend or ML/AI specialization
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and MLOps for automating model deployments
Strong knowledge of Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and proficiency in Linux, SQL, Git and Bash scripting
General understanding of end-to-end ML processes
Expertise in at least one area of applied AI, such as: Computer Vision, Language Modeling, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Modeling (e.g. image, video, audio)
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills
Preferred
Preference for practical AI knowledge through previous on-the-job experience, as opposed to purely academic or research-based knowledge
Benefits
Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Hybrid working opportunities
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
Company
Tower Research Capital
Tower Research Capital is a computerized trading firm in the field of high-frequency trading.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Colpron
CFO
Sean Concannon, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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