VP Senior Software Developer Analytics, Platforms, Applications

LGBT Great; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO seeks a VP-level Senior Software Developer to spearhead analytics tools and APIs for quants and portfolio managers. The role blends leadership with hands-on delivery across frontend UIs, backend services, and APIs.

You will translate requirements into scalable designs and collaborate closely with engineering, quant teams, and portfolio managers to set scope and priorities. You will own delivery, production reliability, and incident response while mentoring peers and guiding best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong Python proficiency and advanced SQL for data analysis.
• Familiarity with distributed systems or large-scale data processing is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Front-end JavaScript experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of analytics tools and APIs for quants and portfolio managers.
• Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on: design, build, test, deploy scalable frontend UIs, backend services, and APIs.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and prioritize scope with engineering, quant teams, and portfolio managers.
• Own delivery, production reliability, and incident response; mentor peers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Pandas

AWS

Docker/Kubernetes

Frontend JavaScript

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a VPlevel Senior Software Developer to lead development and implementation of analytics tools and APIs for quants and portfolio managers.

You will provide technical leadership while remaining hands‑on: design, build, test, and deploy scalable frontend UIs, high‑performance backend services, and APIs; translate quant and portfolio‑manager requirements into technical designs; collaborate with engineering, quant teams, and portfolio managers to define scope and priorities; own delivery, production reliability, and incident response; and mentor peers.

Required Experience

• Strong Python proficiency, advanced SQL for complex data analysis, 10+ years of software engineering experience delivering production systems, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with quantitative workflows or direct experience working with quant teams is required.
• Preferred: distributed systems or large‑scale data processing, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD. Frontend JavaScript experience is a plus.
• The role requires clear communication, results orientation, and willingness to take on multiple roles to deliver solutions under time pressure.

Technical Skills / Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field.
• 10+ years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Strong Python Proficiency is essential.
• Strong Pandas and SQL proficiency is essential.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, large scale data processing, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) a plus.
• Front end development experience a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) is a plus.

Compensation

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $240,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­ tive Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.