Senior Software Engineer, Global Banking & Markets, Front Office Technology

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in New York City to develop cutting-edge software solutions for financial instruments. The candidate will design robust systems for pricing and hedging while leveraging AI-driven analytics to inform pricing strategies. Applicants should have an advanced degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 7 years of experience in modern programming languages such as Java, C/C++, or Python. This position offers a competitive salary and eligibility for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience using Java, C/C++, or Python.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues quickly.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge software solutions for the financial sector.
• Design robust, low-latency systems for pricing and hedging.
• Leverage AI analytics for data-driven pricing strategies.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Python

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

UNIX

Terraform

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Global Banking & Markets, Front Office Technology

New York, New York, United States

Job Description

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don't just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Drive new businesses, redefine finance using AI, and seize opportunities at market speed.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are at the forefront of innovation, driving solutions as creative collaborators in a fast‑paced global environment. We seek individuals who evolve, adapt, and thrive on challenging problems.

Responsibilities

As a Front Office Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing cutting‑edge software solutions. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing robust, low‑latency systems crucial for pricing, quoting, and hedging a diverse range of financial instruments, such as USTs, Swaps, and MBS. You will also develop innovative platforms that enable efficient risk and P&L management for our trading desks. A key aspect of your role will involve leveraging AI‑driven analytics for sophisticated data analysis and to inform predictive pricing strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience using a modern programming language (Java, C/C++, Python).
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly identify scope and impact of issues.
• Team oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Energetic, self‑directed, and self‑motivated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services or Fintech.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex products with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience working on high availability, mission critical systems.
• Experience with microservice architectures (SOA).
• Experience engineering solutions with distributed tracing, performance testing, authentication, authorization.
• Experience with UNIX operating systems internals, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and networking.
• Proficiency with algorithms, data structures, and software design.

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $150,000-$300,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year‑end.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non‑temporary, full‑time and part‑time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Location

• New York, New York, United States