AI developer types
Every kind of AI developer, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Trading & AI foundations
Algorithmic strategy development
trend-following strategies · mean-reversion strategies · momentum strategies
For: wanting to systematize a trading idea, moving from manual to rules-based trading, testing a strategy objectively
AI/ML model development
predictive model development · feature engineering on market data · model training and validation
For: wanting to apply machine learning to trading, exploring AI-driven signals, evaluating whether ML fits a strategy
Backtesting & strategy validation
historical backtesting · walk-forward testing · out-of-sample validation
For: wanting proof a strategy holds up historically, avoiding overfitting, comparing strategy variants
Proprietary tech & IP
proprietary system design · IP and code ownership structuring · securing a trading codebase
For: wanting to own the technology outright, protecting a strategy from being copied, building something defensible long-term
Compliance & regulatory guidance
regulatory awareness for automated trading · broker and exchange rules review · record-keeping practices
For: wanting to understand the rules before building, avoiding common compliance mistakes, operating within broker/exchange terms
Custom build & integration
Trading bot development
custom bot architecture · execution logic · order management
For: wanting a strategy to run automatically, reducing manual execution errors, running a strategy around the clock
Data feed & API integration
market data feed integration · broker/exchange API integration · real-time data pipelines
For: needing reliable market data, connecting a strategy to a broker, building a repeatable data pipeline
Risk management systems
position sizing logic · stop-loss and drawdown controls · portfolio-level risk limits
For: protecting capital from a runaway strategy, wanting defined risk rules, preparing a strategy for live capital