1+ years of experience in software engineering; 5+ years preferred
Bachelor's degree with Honours in a relevant field or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering
Proficient in Python, Java, C, or C++
Interest in distributed, high-performance, and low-latency systems
Strong collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders
Experience in trading or finance domains a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
Design, build, and optimize a next-generation trading platform
Develop and maintain research infrastructure for strategy development
Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders on business problems
Deliver engineering solutions that enhance trading performance
Contribute to measurable outcomes in a small, focused team
Benefits
Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Competitive 401k match and employer-paid life & disability insurance
Onsite gym with laundry service, wellness activities, and game rooms
Tuition reimbursement and sponsorship for conferences and training
Generous vacation, unlimited sick days, and competitive caregiver leave
Flexible hybrid work policy with a budget for home office setup
Full Job Description
Position Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Wholesale Market Making (WMM) Engineering team. This role will involve building trading systems and research infrastructure for a market-making business that provides liquidity to retail brokerages, working at the intersection of high-performance engineering and quantitative finance. This is a high-impact opportunity on a small, focused team with clear and measurable outcomes, where the engineer will help shape a modern trading platform from the ground up while collaborating daily with top-tier researchers and traders.
You will take on the following responsibilities:
Design, build, and optimize a next-generation, low-latency, high-throughput trading platform
Develop and maintain research infrastructure supporting strategy development and analysis
Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, modelers, and traders to solve pivotal business problems
Deliver engineering work that directly impacts trading performance and revenue
You should posses the following qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of experience in software engineering required; 5+ years in cutting-edge software engineering preferred
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in a relevant discipline required, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency with Python, Java, C, or C++
Interest in distributed, high-performance, and low-latency systems
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
Experience in trading, financial systems, or other latency-sensitive domains is a plus but not required
You will enjoy the following benefits:
Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup
The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $250,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
About Two Sigma Investments, LLC
Two Sigma Investments is a quantitative investment management firm that uses data science and technology to identify investment opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to help investors make better decisions and generate higher returns. Two Sigma Investments offers a range of products, including hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in New York City.
