The Voleon Group

Software Engineer - University Hire 2027

The Voleon Group$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of developing software in Linux environments with focus on performance
  • Proven backend engineering experience with databases and large-scale data processing
  • Ability to design and deploy backend applications based on specifications
  • Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration
  • Experience with modern deployment tools like Kubernetes and Bazel is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Graduating class of 2027)
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software projects in trading infrastructure and data processing
  • Design and maintain software solutions for trading strategies
  • Engage in all stages of project management from requirements to implementation
  • Collaborate with Senior Engineers and benefit from mentorship

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact trading strategies in a dynamic industry
  • Work alongside traders and quantitative researchers
  • Engagement in complex technical challenges
  • Mentorship and coaching from Senior Engineers
  • Possible financial reward through the candidate referral program
Full Job Description
As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance software solutions that drive our trading and research platforms. You will engage deeply with both the technical and business aspects of our operations, working alongside traders, quantitative researchers, and other engineers to create scalable, efficient, and resilient solutions. You'll have the opportunity to tackle challenging technical problems while directly impacting the success and evolution of our trading strategies in a highly dynamic and competitive industry.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and collaborate in diverse and engaging software work, which includes areas such as trading infrastructure, computing and data processing, flexible pipelines for model development, and more
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust software that support our trading strategies and research initiatives
  • Proactively engage in complex projects from start to finish, which includes gathering project requirements, translating them into a rational software design, reasoning effectively about supporting or dependent technologies, and communicating effectively with teammates
  • Collaborate closely with Senior Software Engineers and benefit from mentorship and coaching


Requirements
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment with a focus on performance, concurrency, and correctness using languages such as Python, R, Java, Go, and C/C++
  • Demonstrated excellence in backend engineering via work with databases, large-scale data processing, highly available services
  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and deploy a back-end application given design specs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with modern deployment and build tooling, such as Kubernetes, Bazel, etc. (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field (Graduating class of 2027)
  • Authorization to work in the United States


"Friends of Voleon" Candidate Referral Program

If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.

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About The Voleon Group

The Voleon Group is a quantitative investment management firm that uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. The company was founded in 2007 by Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe and is based in San Francisco, California. Voleon's investment strategies are based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the company has a team of over 200 researchers and engineers working to develop and improve its algorithms. Voleon manages several funds, including a long/short equity fund and a futures fund, and has a strong track record of performance. The company is known for its rigorous approach to research and its commitment to transparency and ethical behavior.
Learn more about The Voleon Group
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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