Investment Systems Engineer: Trading & Risk Platforms

Alpha Search Advisors; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial systems firm based in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to build and optimize systems integral to investment processes. The role requires at least 3 years of engineering experience, proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, and a solid foundation in computer science. Candidates should be adept at problem-solving and teamwork in a dynamic environment, ensuring efficient collaboration with investment teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Solid computer science fundamentals.
• Expert level programming skills in at least one of Java, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Build systems that power investment processes.
• Collaborate with investors and quantitative researchers.
• Develop next-gen platforms and improve investment team efficiency.

Skills

Software engineering

Programming (Java, C++, Python)

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM discipline

Job description

A leading financial systems firm based in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to build and optimize systems integral to investment processes. The role requires at least 3 years of engineering experience, proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, and a solid foundation in computer science. Candidates should be adept at problem-solving and teamwork in a dynamic environment, ensuring efficient collaboration with investment teams.