Senior Software Engineer (Python)
Summary
Senior Python engineer building and scaling the data-science backbone for a quantitative trading firm, handling petabytes of data on hybrid CPU/GPU infrastructure.
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