Software Engineer


Chicago
Permanent
USD200000 - USD400000
Financial Technology
PR/542073_1744840307
Software Engineer

We're hiring a Software Engineer to join the Core Data team at one of the most elite quantitative trading firms in the world. This is a high-impact role focused on building centralized, scalable data infrastructure that powers trading, research, risk, and more.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers who thrive on complex data challenges, enjoy writing clean and testable Python code, and want to work at the intersection of software, data, and financial markets.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and build robust data systems that are reliable, scalable, and performant

  • Collaborate across trading, research, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless data access

  • Take ownership of mission-critical components that underpin the entire business

  • Work closely with some of the brightest minds in technology and finance

Who You Are:

  • 3+ years of experience building production-quality data systems in Python

  • Strong understanding of data modeling, architecture, and ETL processes

  • Prior experience in a financial or trading environment

  • Bonus: Experience working with vendor or market data feeds

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or a related STEM field

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