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.

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• 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 (Num Py, Pandas/Polars, Cython), Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, and Airflow.

• 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 Num Py, Pandas/Polars, and Cython.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with orchestration tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Airflow.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time