Market Data Engineering Manager

Job Description

Location : New York / Chicago / London

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About the Role

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We are working with a leading global hedge fund looking for an experienced Market Data Engineering Manager to join its Data Technology team and lead the development of enterprise market data platforms.

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This is a technical leadership position , with responsibility for managing and mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, and helping architect next-generation market data capabilities. The platform supports real-time and historical data across Equities, Macro, Commodities and Credit.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and analysts.
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• Drive the architecture and development of next-generation market data platforms.
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• Oversee the ingestion and distribution of real-time and historical market data.
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• Define the technical roadmap and work closely with investment and trading teams.
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• Ensure platforms meet high standards for performance, resilience, availability and recoverability.
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What We’re Looking For

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• 8+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
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• 5+ years of experience building or operating market data systems.
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• Strong understanding of real-time and historical market data platforms .
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• Experience with low-latency development patterns in C++ .
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• Experience supporting investment research and/or trade execution across multiple asset classes.
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• Experience with Bloomberg and Refinitiv/LSEG market data APIs is highly desirable.
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• Strong understanding of Agile software development and delivery of resilient production systems.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
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This role would suit someone who combines deep market data expertise with strong engineering leadership , and who is comfortable setting technical direction while leading the teams responsible for delivery.