IMC
Graduate Machine Learning Researcher - Chicago
About this role
IMC is seeking a Graduate Machine Learning Researcher to enhance its trading strategies through model development and evaluation. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset as they work alongside Traders and Developers in a dynamic research environment.
What you'll do
- Develop and assess machine learning models for trading
- Use statistical methods to evaluate model performance
- Create models based on trading concepts and implement them
- Maintain logical consistency across systems
What they're looking for
- PhD in a relevant technical field preferred
- Experience with deep learning
- Strong analytical and intuitive data analysis skills
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++
- Availability for full-time work starting February or August 2027
Benefits
- Base salary of $300,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid leave
- Insurance
- [additional benefits unknown]
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IMC
IMC builds trading technology and financial systems powered by software, machine learning, and hardware engineering. The company is hiring interns and graduate-level engineers and researchers across software, machine learning, and hardware disciplines to develop trading algorithms, research strategies, and collaborative technology solutions.
View all jobs at IMCLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a machine learning project you've published or completed. How did you approach model validation and prevent overfitting?
- Describe your experience with deep learning. What architectures have you worked with, and how did you apply them to real-world problems?