Software Engineer
Join one of the most elite trading firms in the world, where cutting-edge technology meets high-stakes finance. We are seeking exceptional engineers with strong backgrounds in either Python or C++ to help build and optimize the systems that power our trading strategies.
This is not your typical engineering role. You will work side-by-side with traders and researchers in a highly collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment. Your work will have a direct and immediate impact on trading performance, and you'll be empowered to take ownership of projects from day one.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and optimize high-performance systems for real-time trading and data analysis.
- Collaborate closely with front-office teams to understand strategy requirements and translate them into robust, scalable software solutions.
- Contribute to the full software lifecycle, from architecture and design to testing and deployment.
- Work on latency-sensitive systems, large-scale data pipelines, or research infrastructure depending on your strengths and interests.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong programming skills in either Python or C++ (we value excellence in either language).
- A deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
- Experience working in performance-critical or real-time systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and a desire to work closely with non-engineering stakeholders.
- Prior exposure to trading, finance, or quantitative research environments is helpful but not required.
Why?
- Flat, meritocratic culture that values initiative, creativity, and results.
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and tools.
- Highly competitive compensation: $325,000 - $700,000 total compensation, depending on experience and performance.
- Choose your base: New York City or Chicago - both offices offer a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere.
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