Senior Software Engineer, Quantitative Research
Core
Build scalable research platforms, analytical libraries, and production-ready software to accelerate quantitative finance research and support index product innovation.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (quantitative finance)
Builds
Scalable research platforms, analytical libraries, data pipelines, and APIs for index research and methodology development
Domain
Quantitative finance, financial data, investment research, cloud technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Python (expert), Polars, PyArrow, SQL, AWS, software architecture, API design, data engineering, CI/CD, automated testing, LLM integration
Preferred skills
Financial analytics software development, distributed analytical workflows, Git, AI coding assistants, MSc/PhD in CS/Engineering/Math/Finance
Technologies
Python, Polars, PyArrow, SQL, AWS, LLMs
Responsibilities
Design and develop Python-based software and analytical libraries; Build scalable applications and data pipelines for large financial datasets; Partner with researchers to transform prototypes into production software; Implement research capabilities on AWS; Design APIs and shared services; Evaluate and implement AI/LLM tools for development and research; Champion modern engineering practices (testing, code reviews, CI/CD)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC