Software Engineer - University Hire 2027

The Voleon Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily catered lunches

Beautiful modern office

Job summary

The Voleon Group in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable, high-performance software for trading and research platforms. You will work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers to build robust systems that drive trading strategies in a dynamic market.

The role requires expertise in Python, Java, Go, R, or C/C++, Linux performance, and modern deployment tools such as Kubernetes and Bazel. A CS degree and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in a Linux environment with focus on performance, concurrency, and correctness.
• Backend engineering with databases and large-scale data processing.
• Ability to design, develop, and deploy a back-end application from design specs.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with modern deployment/build tooling (Kubernetes, Bazel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on software for trading infrastructure, data processing, and model development pipelines.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust software supporting trading strategies and research initiatives.
• Translate requirements into software design and drive projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Senior Software Engineers and receive mentorship and coaching.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

R

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Bazel

Job description

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For nearly two decades, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance software solutions that drive our trading and research platforms. You will engage deeply with both the technical and business aspects of our operations, working alongside traders, quantitative researchers, and other engineers to create scalable, efficient, and resilient solutions. You'll have the opportunity to tackle challenging technical problems while directly impacting the success and evolution of our trading strategies in a highly dynamic and competitive industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate in diverse and engaging software work, which includes areas such as trading infrastructure, computing and data processing, flexible pipelines for model development, and more
• Design, develop, and maintain robust software that support our trading strategies and research initiatives
• Proactively engage in complex projects from start to finish, which includes gathering project requirements, translating them into a rational software design, reasoning effectively about supporting or dependent technologies, and communicating effectively with teammates
• Collaborate closely with Senior Software Engineers and benefit from mentorship and coaching

Requirements

• Experience developing in a Linux environment with a focus on performance, concurrency, and correctness using languages such as Python, R, Java, Go, and C/C++
• Demonstrated excellence in backend engineering via work with databases, large-scale data processing, highly available services
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and deploy a back-end application given design specs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with modern deployment and build tooling, such as Kubernetes, Bazel, etc. (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field (Graduating class of 2027)
• Authorization to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Compensation Range: $175K - $210K