Software Engineer, Modeling Engineering

Two Sigma; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Competitive 401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited sick days

Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

Job summary

A financial sciences firm in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance model efficiency and support innovative trading strategies. The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of experience in software engineering, a degree in Computer Science, and proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, and C++. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Understanding of distributed systems and networking is highly preferred.
• Experience in trading or finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with quantitative researchers and traders to discover hidden data value.
• Build and maintain analysis tools for quantitative research.
• Develop our trading platform for new markets and asset classes.
• Analyze trading performance for strategic improvements.
• Build technologies that enhance trading productivity and reduce risk.

Skills

Python

Java

C

C++

Data structures and algorithms

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems. As a Software Engineer in our Modeling Engineering group, you will play a meaningful role in improving the efficiency of our modelers. Your expertise will allow Two Sigma quantitative researchers to rapidly explore and implement innovative trading strategies across global financial markets. You'll quickly engage with new research areas, deepen your expertise with Two Sigma data and tools, maintain high coding standards, and identify impactful projects in a complex and critical field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with quantitative researchers and traders to discover and monetize the hidden value of data through data science and software engineering
• Build and maintain a suite of analysis tools that enable their quantitative research
• Develop and extend our trading platform to support new markets and asset classes, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
• Analyze trading performance to inform strategic improvements and decision-making.
• Build technologies that bolster our trading businesses and drive productivity enhancements, teamwork, and risk reduction across the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2-5 years of experience in cutting-edge software engineering preferred
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• An understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with Python, Java, C or C++
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, and market microstructure knowledge is highly preferred.
• Experience in trading or finance is a plus

Benefits

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $250,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.