Engineering Manager
Join a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm at the forefront of algorithmic strategy and market making. We combine deep market expertise with advanced technology to trade across global markets. With a startup mindset and a flat structure, we offer the agility to innovate and the resources to scale.
About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact team of software engineers and quantitative developers. You'll be responsible for driving the design, development, and deployment of low-latency trading systems, ensuring technical excellence and strategic alignment with our trading goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers building high-performance trading infrastructure
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to implement and optimize algorithmic strategies
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from architecture to deployment
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance in live trading environments
- Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong background in algorithmic or high-frequency trading systems
- Financial services experience is required
- Deep understanding of low-latency systems, distributed computing, and real-time data processing
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, Rust)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
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