Role Title: Rates trader

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging experienced Rates traders to participate in a project supporting a leading investment bank’s algorithmic trading desk. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products, providing feedback based on your professional experience and knowledge of real market dynamics.
2. Assess the realism and market viability of AI outputs related to interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo instruments.
3. Offer structured, actionable commentary on algorithmic strategies and decision rationale.
4. Identify market scenarios where AI recommendations diverge from actual trading desk practices.
5. Suggest improvements to increase the accuracy and sophistication of AI-generated trading logic.
6. Engage in written and verbal discussions to clarify reasoning and facilitate the AI training process.
7. Contribute flexibly to project milestones in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Current or former Rates trader at an investment bank or hedge fund.
2. Extensive hands-on experience trading interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo products.
3. Background in algorithmic or systematic trading on a Rates desk (VP, Director, or similar level strongly preferred).
4. In-depth understanding of rates market structure, pricing, and risk management.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex trading insights.
6. Comfort evaluating quantitative strategies and explaining their real-world applicability.
7. Previous experience collaborating on technology or trading system projects is a plus.