Machine Learning Researcher (Crypto)

TL;DR

Machine Learning Researcher (Crypto): Developing ML-based alpha generation models and data pipelines for high-frequency trading with an accent on time-series data and model deployment. Focus on optimizing model performance and integrating solutions into live trading environments.

Location: On-site in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a leading crypto native algorithmic trading company providing liquidity across cryptocurrency exchanges.

What you will do

• Develop ML-based alpha generation models using high-frequency order book and market microstructure data.
• Design and maintain data pipelines, preprocessing, and feature extraction workflows tailored to streaming tick data.
• Research and implement advanced deep learning architectures for short-horizon forecasting and signal extraction.
• Collaborate with quant researchers and developers to integrate models into live trading environments.
• Optimize inference latency and robustness; ensure models behave safely under live market conditions.
• Continuously refine model quality through systematic backtesting, live evaluation, and monitoring.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or similar quantitative discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries.
• Proven track record applying ML/DL to real-world problems.
• Familiarity with time-series modeling, signal extraction, or high-frequency data.
• Experience in developing ML infrastructure (data pipelines, experiment tracking, versioning).

Nice to have

• Experience in finance, trading, or quantitative research (not required).
• Publications, competition results (e.g., Kaggle, academic ML contests), or open-source contributions.
• Familiarity with C++, CUDA, or low-latency systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at one of the world's leading algorithmic trading firms.
• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership.
• A vibrant working culture with team meals, festive celebrations, and gaming events.
• A hirify.global-inspired office in central London with various amenities.
• Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, and collaborative.
• Performance-based compensation with significant earning potential.