Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python

Quant Blueprint LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC seeks a Python-focused developer to build systems processing trading and market data. You will translate trader requirements into software and work on improving trading infrastructure and data analytics.

The role requires strong object-oriented Python, distributed systems skills and an analytical mindset, with US work authorization from day one and a planned graduation by August 2027 (GPA 3.5+). The opportunity is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Strong OO Python and distributed systems capabilities.
• Analytical problem-solving and data-oriented thinking.
• Authorized to work in the US from day one (incl. OPT/STEM routes).

Responsibilities

• Build Python systems that process trading and market data.
• Translate trader requirements into software solutions.
• Improve trading infrastructure and data analysis.

Skills

Python (OO)

Distributed systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/Engineering

Graduation by Aug 2027

GPA 3.5+

Job description

Join the Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering or Crypto team. Build Python systems that process trading and market data, translate trader requirements into software, and improve trading infrastructure and data analysis.

Requirements

Technical bachelor’s, master’s or PhD studies, graduation by August 2027 and major GPA of at least 3.5. Strong object-oriented Python, distributed systems and analytical skills; US work authorization by the first day, including eligible F-1 OPT/STEM routes. Prior finance experience is unnecessary.

Employer-published base pay

• USD 145,000+ / year