Overview
Our client builds the technology and systems that redefine markets. They’re a research-driven quantitative trading firm where software is central to every decision, and Python is the backbone of our strategy development and execution stack.
We’re looking for a world-class Python Software Engineer who writes clean, fast, production-grade code—and knows how to work where performance meets precision.
What You'll Work On
* Architect tools and infrastructure for quantitative research and trading strategy development.
* Build robust data pipelines ingesting terabytes of market and alt data with sub-second latency
* Design elegant APIs to connect researchers, trading systems, and execution engines
* Automate everything: backtesting, model deployment, risk analytics, and real-time reporting
What Sets You Apart
* Deep experience with Python in a high-performance, production-grade setting.
* Strong fundamentals in software engineering: testing, version control, CI/CD, clean architecture
* Passion for building internal tools, research frameworks, or working on data-heavy systems
* Bonus: Exposure to pandas, NumPy, asyncio, Cython, or PyArrow. Familiarity with C++ is a plus
* Bonus++: Experience working with quants, data scientists, or in trading environments
* Computer Science or technical degree from a reputable university
* Python 3.11+ (fast, modern, typed)
* Internal frameworks built for scale and speed
Why Join
* Engineers own projects end-to-end—from design to deployment to impact
* Work side-by-side with quants, traders, and researchers in a flat, fast-moving team
* Competitive compensation at the top of the market, with research-aligned bonuses
* No bureaucracy. No legacy. Just smart people solving hard problems, fast
Role Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology, Engineering, and Production
* Industries: Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Banking
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