Trading Systems Engineer - Platform & Algorithm Development

Two Sigma; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Sigma in New York is seeking a software engineer to build platforms for simulation and live trading across multiple financial markets and instruments. You will extend platforms to new markets, review code for quality, and analyze performance to guide improvements in trading systems.

The role requires 1–6 years of systems-level development, with proficiency in C, C++, or Rust and a familiarity with Python. BS/MS in CS/Engineering is required. Large-scale systems experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience; 2-6 years preferred in systems level development.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with C, C++, or Rust is required; familiarity with Python is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Production experience with quantitative models and large-scale systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms for simulation and live trading of various financial markets, instruments, and trading algorithms.
• Extend trading platforms to cover new markets and asset classes; review code for errors and improvements.
• Analyze performance of software and quantitative measures to inform design decisions for trading systems.
• Design, engineer, and implement financial trading and measurement software applications.
• Provide software support to traders implementing their portfolio orders.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Python

Education

BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Job description

Two Sigma in New York is seeking a software engineer to build platforms for simulation and live trading across multiple financial markets and instruments. You will extend platforms to new markets, review code for quality, and analyze performance to guide improvements in trading systems.

The role requires 1–6 years of systems-level development, with proficiency in C, C++, or Rust and a familiarity with Python. BS/MS in CS/Engineering is required. Large-scale systems experience is a plus.