Senior AI / ML Engineer

CTC is a proprietary trading firm seeking a Senior AI / ML Engineer to define and build AI across the firm, working with executive stakeholders to identify areas of leverage and execute on them.

Requirements

• 7+ years of engineering experience with a strong track record of building and shipping developer tools, platforms, or internal tooling that achieved broad adoption.
• Demonstrated applied experience with LLMs and generative AI.
• Python proficiency required; C++ or low-latency systems experience is a strong plus.
• Background working in demanding technical environments - proprietary trading, hedge funds, or similar settings where reliability and developer productivity directly impact the business.
• Good judgment about where AI adds value and where it doesn't, in a space that moves quickly.
• Comfort with ambiguity and working closely with senior leadership.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Financial sector experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Engineering, or related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Wellness reimbursement
• Other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience