Lead Software Engineer
Core
Build AI that performs autonomous quantitative research, including feature discovery, risk modeling, and portfolio optimization for a self-improving hedge fund.
Role type
Lead Software Engineer (Quantitative Trading Infrastructure)
Builds
Data platform, research platform, and live trading pipeline
Domain
Quantitative finance / Machine Learning / High-frequency trading
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, systems programming, distributed systems, CI/CD, ETL, architectural design, technical strategy
Preferred skills
ML training and deployment at scale, global equity trading systems, leading small high-impact teams
Technologies
Python, systems languages, ML frameworks, trading infrastructure
Responsibilities
Own the full technical stack from data ingestion to trading execution; set engineering standards and make build-vs-buy decisions; collaborate with the founder on technical strategy and compute allocation; ensure reliability of live trading systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership