DRW

AI Engineer

DRW$175K — $300K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning and AI technologies.
  • Strong understanding of core machine learning and AI concepts.
  • Proficient in Python programming for AI and ML applications.
  • Experience in building, validating, deploying, and monitoring production ML and AI models.
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps and AIOps tooling.
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, TensorRT, or ONNX.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end development of AI infrastructure and applications from proof-of-concept to production deployment.
  • Collaborate with traders, researchers, and data scientists to pinpoint opportunities for AI and ML integration.
  • Implement automated systems for training, validation, and monitoring of ML models.
  • Lead technical decision-making for selecting and optimizing AI and ML frameworks and tools.
  • Maintain feature pipelines and stores for improved model management.
  • Develop frameworks for scalable and reproducible research practices.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues to optimize resource usage in AI/ML deployments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with discretionary employer match.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description
As an AI Engineer at DRW, you will be an integral member of a collaborative multi-asset trading team. You'll work on high-impact machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives that are central to our business strategy. In this role, you will build critical infrastructure and tooling that leverages AI and ML technology to enhance productivity, efficiency, and discover innovative paths to challenging business and technology problems. Surrounded by cutting-edge technology and experienced trading teams, you will have the opportunity to tackle fascinating new projects while becoming a subject-matter expert in a critical and innovative role.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive end-to-end development of AI infrastructure and AI driven applications: from initial proof-of-concept to production deployment and ongoing maintenance.
  • Collaborate with technologists, traders, quantitative researchers, and data scientists to identify high-impact opportunities for integrating AI and machine learning into technology and business use cases.
  • Implement automated systems for continuous training, validation, and monitoring of models, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliability.
  • Provide technical leadership in selecting, integrating, and optimizing AI and ML frameworks, libraries, and tools across diverse hardware and software environments.
  • Create and maintain feature pipelines, feature stores, and model stores.
  • Develop frameworks to enable scalable, reproducible research.
  • Proactively troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement solutions to optimize GPU or CPU resource usage.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience working with machine learning and artificial intelligence technology.
  • Strong understanding of core machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.
  • Excellent programming skills in Python.
  • Demonstrated experience in building, validating, deploying, monitoring, and updating production ML and AI models.
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps and AIOps infrastructure and tooling.
  • Proficient in problem-solving and analytical reasoning.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, TensorRT, or ONNX.
  • Experience with Large Language Models, including RAG and fine-tuning techniques.
  • Familiarity with compute infrastructure necessary to support operating AI and ML technology.

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $300,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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About DRW

DRW is a financial trading firm that specializes in derivatives trading. The company was founded in 1992 by Don Wilson and has since grown to have offices in Chicago, London, Montreal, New York, and Singapore. DRW trades a variety of financial instruments, including futures, options, and cryptocurrencies. The company is known for its quantitative trading strategies and has developed a number of proprietary trading systems. DRW is also involved in venture capital and has invested in a number of technology startups.
Learn more about DRW
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1992

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