Software Developer, Futures

The D. E. Shaw Group

• $200K — $275K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in Python and Java programming.
  • Familiarity with Object-Oriented and functional programming.
  • Experience with software design patterns and debugging in UNIX.
  • Knowledge of low-latency trading systems and quantitative trading.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance low-latency trading systems for reliability and performance.
  • Automate statistical models for trading systems.
  • Develop on-premise and cloud infrastructure for research workflows.
  • Create tools for Futures historical simulations and analysis.
  • Generate predictors for Futures forecasting models.
  • Analyze historical market data to support quantitative research.
  • Communicate project priorities and propose new initiatives.
  • Participate in candidate interviews and recruitment.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401k contribution matching.
  • Wellness reimbursement.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Charitable gift match program.
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day

  • Maintain, develop, and support low-latency trading systems, including improving reliability and performance, addressing operational issues, and conferring with technical support teams.
  • Support and automate statistical models for low-latency trading systems.
  • Develop on-premise and cloud computing infrastructure to support large-scale research workflows.
  • Develop tools and infrastructure for Futures historical simulations, including testing and analysis.
  • Develop infrastructure to generate predictors within Futures forecasting models.
  • Analyze historical market data to model exchange trading behavior and data quality, supporting quantitative researchers using these models in their research.
  • Work with existing technical infrastructure, relevant quantitative models, and contemporary academic research.
  • Communicate with management about project and team priorities, helping propose new projects and set priorities.
  • Interview and recruit candidates.


What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field of study.
  • One year of experience in the following: programming in Python; programming in Java; Object-Oriented Programming; functional programming; software design patterns; software debugging in the UNIX environment; operating systems; low latency trading systems; and, systematic or quantitative trading.
  • The annual base salary for this position is $200,000 - $275,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401k contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
  • Please email your resume and cover letter to [redacted] and reference [redacted] CWA in the subject or body of your email.


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