Stanford Black Limited
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
A Boutique Systematic Trading firm are looking for Senior Software Engineers to join a business-critical greenfield team tackling complex distributed systems and building proprietary reliability-based tooling.
In this role, you will:
- Gain front-office exposure
- Collaborate directly with Quant Traders and Quant Researchers
- Build performant front-office distributed systems and tooling -See your work have a direct and immediate impact on the trading desk’s performance
Role Overview
Everything in this role is fully greenfield, proprietary, and leverages cutting-edge technologies (Python, Rust, or C++). Success in this position requires involvement in technical strategy from inception to production.
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Key highlights of the firm:
- Single in-house trading platform used for all trades
- Technology-first approach in hedge fund operations -Heavy investment in modernizing systems and building new applications/features
While interaction with the business is part of the role, there is no requirement for prior trading or financial domain knowledge (especially welcome from MAANG graduates).
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Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in Python, Rust, or C++ in a commercial environment
- Strong Computer Science, Engineering, or related background from a top university
- Familiarity with:
- Modern software engineering practices (Agile, DevOps)
- Agile & DevOps methodologies (Scrum, git, CI/CD)
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and benefits
- Opportunity to work for a top Systematic Trading firm in a collaborative culture
- Hybrid working flexibility
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