Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Overview

Our client is a quantitative trading firm looking for a Senior Python Engineer to architect and build the critical data science backbone that fuels their research and execution. This is a chance to move beyond typical development cycles and directly impact a global trading platform. You will be building the systems that support their quants and traders, handling petabytes of data on a hybrid CPU/GPU infrastructure.

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

What makes this role unique

• Impact at Scale: You will own the core Python platform, building the foundation that enables global trading research and rapid deployment of new strategies and technologies.
• Full-Stack Ownership: You will manage the entire system lifecycle, from design to production, with emphasis on automation, robustness, and observability for extreme market conditions.
• Direct Partnership with Quants: You will collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to accelerate research and solve complex problems that improve daily operations.
• Autonomy and Modern Tooling: You will work with a cutting-edge tech stack including Python (NumPy, Pandas/Polars, Cython), Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, and Airflow.

Who we're looking for

• An experienced engineer with a track record of building and scaling robust, distributed systems.
• Strong Python proficiency with hands-on experience using libraries such as NumPy, Pandas/Polars, and Cython.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with orchestration tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Airflow.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time