What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer, Reliability position at Point72?
A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
What you’ll do
You will play a key role in building systems to ensure the reliability and performance of our global trading platform. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with top professionals and leveraging your skills to make a significant impact. Specifically, you will:
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here
The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$250,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.
What you’ll do
You will play a key role in building systems to ensure the reliability and performance of our global trading platform. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with top professionals and leveraging your skills to make a significant impact. Specifically, you will:
- Build software applications to monitor and maintain the health of our global trading platform, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Develop and maintain automation tools to streamline operations and improve system efficiency.
- Analyze system performance and implement improvements to optimize trading operations.
- Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.
- Work closely with fellow software engineers, support, and investment professionals to understand requirements and implement reliable solutions.
- 3-5 years experience building software systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, and Python.
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, and testing methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, a team player mentality, and attention to detail.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standard.
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:
- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Non-profit matching gift program
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ community
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here
The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$250,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Salary : $175,000 - $250,000
