Python Engineer, Trading Platform & Ops

Trexquant Investment LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

PPO Health, dental and vision premiums

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Weekly company meals

Job summary

Trexquant Investment LP in Stamford and New York City seeks a Python Engineer to maintain and scale trading systems and infrastructure. You’ll design and optimize the platform, monitor performance, and respond to incidents, collaborating with senior leadership, researchers, and engineers.

Requirements: BS/MS in CS/IT or STEM, 3+ years in finance, strong Linux and Python, and excellent communication. Base salary ranges $150,000–$200,000 with discretionary bonus; on-site, overtime-exempt role.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong proficiency in Linux systems.
• Strong proficiency with Python.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy interfacing with clients, both internal and external.
• Excited to work independently in a very fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Understand Market Data/Order Entry systems and an interest in how modern electronic markets work.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive the continual improvement of our trading platform using Python
• Support implementation of new trade functionality such as new asset classes or new prime brokers e.g. establish FIX sessions, file encryption, FTP setup
• Monitor trading systems and infrastructure components to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to minimize downtime and optimize system efficiency
• Leverage automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus
• Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, investigating root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence

Skills

Python

Linux

Communication

Financial services

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or STEM-related field

Job description

Trexquant Investment LP in Stamford and New York City seeks a Python Engineer to maintain and scale trading systems and infrastructure. You’ll design and optimize the platform, monitor performance, and respond to incidents, collaborating with senior leadership, researchers, and engineers.

Requirements: BS/MS in CS/IT or STEM, 3+ years in finance, strong Linux and Python, and excellent communication. Base salary ranges $150,000–$200,000 with discretionary bonus; on-site, overtime-exempt role.