Software Engineer (Python)

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Python Engineer to design and build scalable internal platforms and automation systems. You will work in a high-caliber team that utilizes cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems in global financial markets. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in software engineering, strong Python skills, and a background in high-performance environments. Competitive compensation and modern working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Culture of excellence: Work alongside smart engineers

Exposure to modern infrastructure

Highly competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strong software engineering background.
• Strong command of Python and track record of building systems from the ground up.
• Prior experience in high-performance environments such as top tech companies or hedge funds is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable internal platforms, automation systems, and data tools.
• Enable efficient decision-making across the company.

Skills

Software engineering

Python

Linux

Debugging

System performance

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

We're working with a top-tier quantitative trading firm that applies cutting-edge technology and data to solve some of the most complex problems in global financial markets. This is a chance to join a high-calibre team where the software you build directly shapes the success of the business.

About the Role

As a Python Engineer, you'll design and build scalable internal platforms, automation systems, and data tools that enable efficient decision‑making across the company. The role suits someone who thrives in technically challenging environments, enjoys solving open‑ended problems, and writes clean, maintainable code.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of strong software engineering background
• Hands‑on engineer with a strong command of Python and a track record of building systems from the ground up
• Track record of building and maintaining production systems
• Familiar with Linux environments and distributed computing concepts
• Excellent understanding of system performance, debugging, and design best practices
• Prior experience in high-performance environments such as top tech companies or hedge funds is highly desirable
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

What's In It For You:

• Culture of excellence: Work alongside some of the smartest engineers in the industry
• Cutting-edge tech: Exposure to modern infrastructure, large-scale compute clusters, and real-time data systems
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits

If you are interested, please apply to the job post or contact me at [e-mail]

Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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