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Staff Software Engineer

Zenith Search
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

A leading quantitative hedge fund operating at the forefront of financial technology is seeking an experienced Senior / Staff Software Engineer specializing in Python . This firm leverages advanced Python development, high-performance computing, and sophisticated data processing techniques to drive trading strategies and research.

The Role :

The Senior / Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling critical systems that support trading and quantitative research. This role requires a technically skilled leader capable of designing robust architectures, mentoring junior engineers, and driving performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Architecting, developing, and optimizing high-performance Python applications for trading, research, and data processing.
  • Building and maintaining scalable distributed systems capable of handling massive data sets.
  • Enhancing system performance with a focus on low-latency, high-throughput, and fault tolerance .
  • Collaborating with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to integrate complex models and strategies into production.
  • Ensuring best practices in software engineering, testing, CI / CD, and DevOps .

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python , with a focus on performance optimization and clean, maintainable code.
  • Strong understanding of distributed computing, multi-threading, and real-time systems .
  • Experience working with large-scale data processing pipelines and time-series databases .
  • Prior experience in a quantitative finance or high-frequency trading environment is a strong plus.
  • Why Join the Firm?

  • Opportunity to collaborate with world-class engineers and quantitative researchers in a dynamic environment.
  • Exposure to complex, high-impact engineering challenges in financial technology.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technology to drive innovation.
  • Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Highly skilled Python engineers looking for a high-impact role in quantitative finance are encouraged to apply.

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