SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Company: Alpha Search Advisors
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Our Software Engineers are responsible for building the systems that power every aspect of their investment process, from research and analysis to trading, risk management, funding and settlement. Working side by side with investors and quantitative researchers, they use their technical skills to drive critical commercial outcomes. If you're interested in financial markets and excited by the prospect of having real impact in a fast-paced environment where everyone is inspired to be their best, they are excited to meet you.
Our client's most successful engineers are critical thinkers who know how to dissect the problem as proficiently as they know how to build the solution. While we look for technical acumen, commercial acumen is just as important. That includes the ability to flex, change course, and iterate without always having pre-defined specs.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:From engineers who create next-gen platforms to desk-aligned developers who partner with investment teams to increase efficiency and maximize returns, engineering opportunities are as varied as they are challenging.
YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS:--- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience--- Solid computer science fundamentals--- Expert level programing skills in at least one of the following: Java, C++, Python--- Proven track record in software design and development--- Excellent analysis / problem solving skills--- Strong communication and teamwork skills--- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding and dynamic environment--- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM discipline
LOCATION: New York, US

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