Machine Learning Engineer

Goliath Partners
New York, New York, United StatesFull-timeFrom $500,000Posted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

I’m partnered with a leading quantitative trading firm that’s building some of the fastest, most sophisticated systems in the world, operating at the intersection of machine learning, research, and high-performance engineering.

You’ll be part of a high-ownership, greenfield AI buildout shaping how AI is applied to trading

As a ML Engineer you’d:

Build and scale machine learning models used in live production systems

Work closely with colleagues to turn ideas into performant, real-time implementations

Optimize systems end-to-end, from modeling to infrastructure to low-latency execution

Open to candidates from both ML research + systems backgrounds (Python/C++ heavy).

Compensation: up to 500k on the base + bonus to the millions

If this sounds interesting, please apply and we will reach out!

Responsibilities

  • Build and scale machine learning models used in live production systems
  • Work closely with colleagues to turn ideas into performant, real-time implementations
  • Optimize systems end-to-end, from modeling to infrastructure to low-latency execution

Qualifications

  • Experience in machine learning research or systems
  • Proficiency in Python and C++

Skills mentioned

Machine LearningPythonC++Performance OptimizationModel DeploymentSystems EngineeringConcurrencyMultithreadingSystem DesignMLOps

About Goliath Partners

Driving innovative talent solutions within trading & financial technology that delivers specialized C++ professionals.

Staffing and Recruiting2-10 employeesMiami, Florida