Founding Engineer - Tower Incubations

Tower Research•New York, NY

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower Research Ventures (TRV), the venture arm of Tower Research Capital, is dedicated to building and investing in category-defining companies with the same enthusiasm and discipline that Tower applies to public markets. We closely partner with our portfolio companies, offering a diverse set of business, technical, and financial expertise to help them reach their goals, from product development to business growth and beyond. We are seeking a Founding Engineer to join our incubation efforts for TRV and drive foundational engineering efforts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and launching the core product from the ground up. This position is tailored for engineers with a passion for building, particularly those experienced in machine learning (ML) engineering and startup environments.

Requirements

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)
Preference for practical AI knowledge through previous on-the-job experience, as opposed to purely academic or research-based knowledge
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills

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

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

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