Staff Software Engineer

A leading quantitative hedge fund operating at the forefront of financial technology is seeking an experienced SeniorStaff Software Engineer specializing in Python. This firm leverages advanced Python development, high-performance computing, and sophisticated data processing techniques to drive trading strategies and research.The Role:The SeniorStaff Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling critical systems that support trading and quantitative research. This role requires a technically skilled leader capable of designing robust architectures, mentoring junior engineers, and driving performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Architecting, developing, and optimizing high-performance Python applications for trading, research, and data processing.Building and maintaining scalable distributed systems capable of handling massive data sets.Enhancing system performance with a focus on low-latency, high-throughput, and fault tolerance.Collaborating with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to integrate complex models and strategies into production.Ensuring best practices in software engineering, testing, CICD, and DevOps.Qualifications:Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Expert-level proficiency in Python, with a focus on performance optimization and clean, maintainable code.Strong understanding of distributed computing, multi-threading, and real-time systems.Experience working with large-scale data processing pipelines and time-series databases.Prior experience in a quantitative finance or high-frequency trading environment is a strong plus.Why Join the Firm?Opportunity to collaborate with world-class engineers and quantitative researchers in a dynamic environment.Exposure to complex, high-impact engineering challenges in financial technology.Access to cutting-edge tools and technology to drive petitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.Highly skilled Python engineers looking for a high-impact role in quantitative finance are encouraged to apply.Apply today to contribute to the future of algorithmic trading.

Created: 2025-02-02