CareerPlan

Senior Python Software Engineer – Quantitative Trading & Research

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Build high-performance Python systems powering quantitative research, systematic trading, automation, analytics, and risk workflows.

Role type

Senior IC Python software engineer (quantitative trading & research)

Builds

Scalable tools for systematic trading, quantitative research, automation, analytics, and risk management.

Domain

Financial technology / Quantitative finance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, numerical computing, data processing, automated testing, CI/CD, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, distributed computing, cloud data processing

Preferred skills

quantitative finance knowledge, financial markets understanding

Technologies

Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Celery, Dask, Spark

Responsibilities

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-performance Python applications; Engineer Python-based platforms taking trading strategies from prototype to production; Create business-critical applications for risk management and operational workflows; Develop research tooling for distributed computing and large-scale quantitative analysis; Implement reliable automation solutions; Gather requirements and translate stakeholder needs into practical software; Maintain robust, scalable systems across Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC