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BHFT · 10 hours ago

Alpha Researcher / ML Feature Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm that manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms. They are seeking an experienced ML-driven Alpha Researcher / Feature Engineer to transform complex datasets into predictive trading signals and ensure that research ideas turn into real, monetized strategies.

FinanceFinTechTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Perform rigorous, time-sensitive applied research across diverse data sources—including high-frequency market data and alternative datasets—to uncover systematic anomalies

Design and engineer predictive features that can be rapidly tested and deployed into production strategies

Lead and contribute to end-to-end signal research workflows: data sourcing, cleaning, feature engineering, signal generation, backtesting, and validation

Partner closely with modeling and execution teams to ensure signals are integrated, stress-tested, and monetized efficiently

Qualification

Quantitative researchPythonFeature engineeringApplied MathematicsStatistical analysisAccountabilityCollaborationCommunicationOwnership

Required

Bachelor, Master's or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a top-tier institution

5+ years of quantitative research experience with systematic strategies in liquid markets (equities, futures, options); intraday trading expertise is strongly preferred

Proven ability to deliver alpha: signals that translate to real trading profits, not just backtest curves

Expert-level Python skills (Pandas, SciPy, NumPy, Polars); ability to write clean, efficient, and scalable code

Strong collaborative mindset: thrives in team environments, communicates clearly, and moves fast without compromising rigor

High sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability