Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sr SW Dev Engineer - HPC

CLOSED Software Engineer – HPC Operations Aps Development


(company) is a dynamic, technology-driven firm supporting a large-scale quantitative trading operation across a wide range of global financial markets. Founded in 1998, (company) is an established presence in quantitative investment management with a track record of consistent profitability under varying market conditions.


The trading platform created by the (company) Group is among the most sophisticated and scalable platforms in the financial industry. To support the continued growth of this platform, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer. The successful candidate will become a key contributor in the creation, management and development of operational automation as well as real-time monitoring of the company’s proprietary trading technology. The successful candidate will:


· Develop custom applications to support our high-frequency, low-latency, real-time trading operation

· Participate in an on call Operations Engineering Support rotation

· Work in a highly collaborative, cross functional environment including interface with traders and quantitative analysts


Essential Attributes - The following attributes are required for this position:

· 5+ years (more the merrier!) experience in at least one mainstream object-oriented language

· Experience developing system monitoring and task automation and tools

· Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment

· Excellent documentation, reporting and communication skills

· Experience with source control environments, unit testing and other process oriented tools

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or other science subject


Preferred Attributes - Experience in any of the following is advantageous but not essential since full training in the financial markets will be given:

· Trading or other real-time systems

· Financial Information Exchange (FIX) protocol or streaming financial market data systems

· Statistical or numerical analysis

· Test driven experience in languages like C#, Python, C++ or Java

· Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or other science subject


(company) offers a top-notch compensation package, including an aggressive pay-for-performance bonus program, generous medical and paid time off benefits, relocation subsidies that may be cashed-out and an informal, small-company work environment. So if you are tired of working at a place where the traders get paid - but the Software Engineers are treated as interchangeable parts - We want to talk to you.