Desk Aligned Engineer - Strategic Commodities Technology
Desk Aligned Engineer - Strategic Commodities Technology
Start Date: Flexible - up to 9-month non-compete/notice periods accommodated
A globally respected investment firm, known for its deep research culture and elite engineering standards, is hiring a senior technologist to join its highest-performing commodities division. This is not a back-office role-this is front-line engineering, embedded directly with the trading desk that drives the firm's most significant revenue. This team is building the next generation of predictive and detection systems that identify inefficiencies across global commodities markets-energy, agriculture, refined products-and turn them into trading opportunities. Your work will shape the desk's strategy, sharpen its edge, and directly influence P&L.
Why This Role Matters & What You'll Be Doing
- Build Python-based systems that power a multi-billion-dollar commodities trading desk.
- Develop tools to detect market shifts, forecast price movements, and support scenario modeling.
- Integrate analytics directly into the investment process, influencing real-time trading decisions.
- Collaborate with traders, researchers, and data scientists to deliver impactful, production-ready tools.
- Engineer scalable systems for data ingestion, modelling, and visualization.
- Design infrastructure for predictive analytics and anomaly detection to maintain a competitive edge.
What You Bring
- A strong academic foundation in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (competitive programming or academic accolades are a plus)
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Python; fluency in additional languages is a bonus
- Prior or current experience in financial markets is required
- A track record of strong tenure and meaningful impact in previous roles
If you're looking to work on meaningful, high-stakes projects at the intersection of technology and trading, this is your opportunity to join a world-class team. Please apply for more info
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