Job description
Software Engineer (Python) -
a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Software Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world.
Our team plays a pivotal role in furthering synergies between equities and fixed income. We focus on two primary areas:
Platform Development: We’re building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools.
Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research.
Responsibilities
This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to:
As an integral part of our team, you will:
We have a culture of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. We are high energy, driven, and focused on leaving a positive impact on our stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. We value:
a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Software Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world.
Our team plays a pivotal role in furthering synergies between equities and fixed income. We focus on two primary areas:
Platform Development: We’re building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools.
Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research.
Responsibilities
This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to:
- Design, build and maintain robust and high-performance APIs and services
- Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates)
- Work with PMs to build tactical and strategic applications covering cross-asset cap arb strategies like debt vs equity, bond seniority arbitrage, bond-CDS basis, credit index basis
- Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices
- Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own
- Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance
- 5+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund
- 4+ years of experience with Python
- Familiarity with both equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics
- Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback
- Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results
- Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate
- Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues
- Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action
As an integral part of our team, you will:
- Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm
- Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies
- Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street
- Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment
We have a culture of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. We are high energy, driven, and focused on leaving a positive impact on our stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. We value:
- Accountability: You own your role and the impact you make
- Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that’s great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process
- Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation