Technology Operations Engineer
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 A proprietary trading firm is looking to bring on a Technology Operations Engineer. What you will be responsible for: - Oversee the trading system, diagnosing and troubleshooting issues to ensure continuous operation - Automate software deployment for Linux and Windows applications to accelerate roll outs - Develop and implement new tools to enhance system management, reduce manual efforts, and reduce errors Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field - Python proficiency - Experience with Linux systems - Comfortability with distributed version control - Familiar with configuration management systems and monitoring tools The role must sit in the firms Chicago office working a hybrid model of 3 days per week in office, 2 days remote.
US$100000 - US$130000 per annum
Chicago
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Sr Principal Engineer, Full Stack (GenAI)
Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of our cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) platform. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on development to create scalable, efficient, and secure solutions using modern full-stack technologies. As a leader in the engineering team, you will oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of a GenAI platform leveraging Python, React, Microservices architecture, and AWS cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership: Lead the architecture, design, and development of a scalable Generative AI platform. Drive the adoption of industry best practices in software development, including secure coding, testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and UX designers, to align the platform's capabilities with business objectives. Technical Execution: Develop and maintain full-stack solutions using Python (backend), React (frontend), and AWS-based microservices. Build modular, reusable, and testable code for efficient development and deployment. Ensure the platform's performance, scalability, and reliability to support AI-driven workloads and high traffic. Cloud & Infrastructure: Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS (e.g., Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and SageMaker). Optimize system performance and cost by leveraging serverless and containerized solutions. Team Development: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth within the team. Advocate for continuous learning and integration of new technologies and methodologies in AI and software development. Innovation & Strategy: Stay ahead of emerging trends in Generative AI and identify opportunities for the platform to incorporate advancements. Partner with leadership to define the long-term technical strategy for the platform. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python and modern frontend frameworks like React. Strong experience designing and implementing Microservices with APIs (REST/GraphQL). Deep expertise in AWS cloud services and serverless architectures. Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and technologies, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face, is a plus.
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Georgia
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Senior Software Engineer
About the Company: Selby Jennings is working with a leading global investment firm focused on systematic trading. Working with their highest revenue generating team that team that specializes in systematic trading, deploying cutting-edge quantitative models to trade across multiple asset classes. They leverage advanced algorithms, cutting-edge data science, and low-latency systems to drive decision-making and execution at scale. Their low-latency trading platform underpins everything they do, supporting the full range of quantitative and algorithmic strategies deployed by the firm. They are constantly innovating and enhancing their systems to stay ahead of market dynamics and deliver competitive advantages in real-time trading. Position Overview: We are looking for a Software Engineer to join this dynamic team and contribute to the development and optimization of our low-latency trading platform. You will play an integral role in building and maintaining systems that power their global trading strategies. This is a high-impact position that offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and directly influence the firm's trading performance. You will collaborate with a small but highly talented team of engineers and work across the entire tech stack-from execution systems and research infrastructure to real-time market data processing and simulation. This role provides an exciting chance to build high-performance systems that drive one of the most innovative and influential quantitative platforms in the industry. Responsibilities: Low Latency System Development: Design and build high-performance systems to support global trading strategies with a focus on ultra-low latency and scalability. Platform Enhancement: Contribute to various components of the trading platform, including execution systems, research infrastructure, and simulation tools. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and other engineers to ensure seamless integration of trading algorithms with technology infrastructure. Ownership & Impact: Take ownership of critical areas of the platform, helping to drive improvements in performance, scalability, and overall system efficiency. Performance Tuning: Optimize systems for minimal latency and maximum throughput, ensuring our systems operate with precision in real-time market environments. Full-stack Development: Develop across multiple layers of the stack, from data feeds and order routing to execution and system monitoring. Continuous Innovation: Continuously enhance the platform by integrating the latest advances in trading algorithms, machine learning, and high-performance computing. Qualifications: Technical Expertise: Strong experience in C++, with expertise in developing low-latency, high-performance systems. Algorithmic Problem Solving: Deep understanding of algorithms and data structures, particularly in the context of real-time processing and latency-sensitive systems. Market Systems Experience: Experience with financial systems such as execution platforms, order routing, or market data processing is beneficial but not required. Real-time Systems: Proven experience building systems that require real-time, low-latency data processing, ideally in high-frequency trading or similar environments. Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers, in a highly collaborative environment. Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in trading, finance, or other performance-critical computing environments. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a top university. Nice to Have: Experience with execution algorithms, simulation platforms, and research infrastructure in the context of quantitative trading. Strong understanding of networking and concurrency in real-time systems. Familiarity with multithreading and distributed computing principles. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Work on projects that have a direct and measurable impact on the success of global trading strategies. Technological Excellence: Access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to innovate within a world-class trading platform. Collaboration: Collaborate with a high-caliber team of engineers, traders, and quantitative researchers who are leaders in their fields. Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance-based bonuses. Total compensation can range from $600,000 to $1.5M based on experience and performance. Career Growth: Join a firm where personal and professional growth is prioritized, and where you'll have ample opportunities to evolve your skills and responsibilities over time. To Apply: If you're passionate about building low-latency systems and working on cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
US$200000 - US$300000 per year
New York
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Sales Director - AI Investment Research Platform
We are seeking a candidate with strong hunter and farming capabilities, a proven entrepreneurial mindset, and a successful track record in direct new business sales. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and excels at leading by example. Key Responsibilities: Drive new business sales, identifying and securing high-value opportunities in global markets. Build and maintain strong client relationships, focusing on upselling and cross-selling to expand existing accounts. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four sales professionals in a player/coach capacity. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales initiatives with company objectives. Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for competitive advantage. Key Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in direct new business sales, with a strong track record of hitting and exceeding targets. Demonstrated ability to operate as both a hunter (new business acquisition) and farmer (account management and expansion). Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and managing sales teams. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Experience in financial technology, research, or related industries is a plus.
ยฃ70000 - ยฃ80000 per annum + ยฃ100,000 OTC (Uncapped commission)
London
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Sales Director - Front/Back Outsourced Solutions - EMEA
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in business development, a deep understanding of private assets and asset management, and the ability to manage and grow strategic client relationships. This role will require a mix of hunter and account management skills to drive new client acquisition and retain high-value accounts. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Development & Strategy Identify and develop new business opportunities within the private assets and asset management sectors, with a focus on expanding the client base across EMEA. Lead strategic market analysis to uncover growth opportunities and tailor the go-to-market approach. Build, execute, and own the regional business development plan. 2. Client Acquisition (Hunter Focus) Proactively approach potential clients (private equity firms, asset managers, family offices, and institutional investors) to pitch tailored solutions. Design and deliver compelling proposals aligned with client needs. Establish a strong pipeline of opportunities and convert them into long-term partnerships. 3. Relationship Management (Account Management Focus) Serve as the primary relationship manager for key EMEA-based clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retention. Identify opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell the suite of services. Act as a trusted advisor by understanding client pain points and providing solutions that drive value. 4. Market Expertise Stay abreast of trends and developments in the private assets and asset management industries, particularly within EMEA. Represent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, and thought-leadership forums. Qualifications & Skills Required: Minimum of 12 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management roles, with a focus on private assets and/or asset management sectors. Demonstrated ability to generate and close large deals while maintaining long-term relationships. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Fluency in English is mandatory. Preferred: Fluency in German or French is a strong advantage. Established network within the EMEA region's private assets and asset management landscape. Experience working in a client-centric, solutions-oriented environment. Key Competencies: Proven track record as a hunter with strong prospecting and closing skills. Ability to act as a strategic advisor, building trust and credibility with C-level executives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address client needs effectively. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
ยฃ120000 - ยฃ140000 per annum + $100,000 OTC (Uncapped commission)
London
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Front Office Developer
Why You'll Love This Job: You're a trailblazer, excited to dive into the innovative and disruptive world of cryptocurrency. You thrive on full-cycle application development, from gathering requirements to providing production support. Automating trading processes and peripherals to maximize efficiency with minimal manual intervention is your passion. You're eager to expand your knowledge in both financial and technical domains. You have a strong work ethic and aim for high performance in a fast-paced trading environment. As a Developer, You Will: Assist in developing applications and tools to support front office trading. Help maintain and enhance our proprietary algorithmic trading engine, connectivity to over 60 exchanges, peripheral applications, and user interfaces using the latest .NET and C++ technologies to support our 24/7 trading activities. Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions. Work in an international team of like-minded professionals in an agile and autonomous environment. Collaborate with senior teammates to explore the latest technologies and industry best practices. When appropriate, design and integrate changes to expand our system's capabilities, lower latency, and improve performance. Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure our global operations run smoothly around the clock. Required Skillset: A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines. Proficiency in writing clean and efficient code in Rust or C#, or any other object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java). A strong interest in trading, financial markets, and blockchain technologies. A commitment to the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of your deliverables. Enjoyment in analyzing and solving complex problems with elegant solutions. Experience with multithreading, web protocols (e.g., WebSocket, RESTful), or high throughput/low latency design (a plus). An understanding of the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency business and a willingness to go beyond the traditional 9-6 work schedule.
Up to HK$48000 per annum
Hong Kong
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Software Engineer
An established global hedge fund is looking to bring on software engineers to help enhance its research and technology capabilities. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong software engineering background, either from the financial industry or with a strong interest in applying their skills within the dynamic capital management sector to drive innovative technology solutions. What you will do: Contribute to building systems, tools, and platforms that support new strategies and products Work closely with senior staff to enhance and develop software solutions for trading and risk management systems Research and prototype new technologies to improve research and trading capabilities Qualifications: Proficiency in Python 3+ years of post-grad experience in related role Relational database and SQL experience B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or other STEM field
US$120000 - US$150000 per annum
Minneapolis
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Tech Lead
A leading financial institution in the greater Philadelphia area is looking to hire a tech lead to their Trading Analytics group. This will be a key role as the firm looks to modernize all front office trading technology. This role will report directly to the Head of Trading Analytics and will be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior level engineers for a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in financial technology, strong Python development skills, experience with financial data (market data, TCA data, etc.), a proven track record as a team lead, knowledge of the financial markets, and professional experience with KDB would be a plus. Responsibilities: Provide hands-on engineering leadership to drive projects focused on designing, developing, and innovating market data infrastructure platforms and systems Partner with quant researchers, product owners, and other stakeholders to learn their requirements and implement solutions Manage and support a team of developers and data engineers Build a new market data database for equities and multi-asset PMs Partner closely with architects on the design of new infrastructure Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in software engineering Specific experiences in financial services is required Expert Python coding ability Professional experience with KDB is a plus Working experience with SQL Professional experience leading projects Strong understanding of market data
Negotiable
Philadelphia
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Manager of Network Engineering
Network Engineering Manager Job Description: An elite high frequency trading firm is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead our network team in delivering ultra-low latency infrastructure for their trading operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for architecting, optimizing, and managing high-performance networks to support critical trading activities. Key responsibilities include overseeing network design and deployment, minimizing latency, and ensuring reliability. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, develop network automation tools using Python, and collaborate with other technology teams to drive performance enhancements. Requirements: Proven experience in low latency networking in the financial/trading industry Strong hands-on expertise with network protocols and hardware tuning for minimal latency Proficiency in Python for network automation and scripting Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams Familiarity with high-performance trading systems and regulatory standards
Negotiable
Chicago
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Technology Operations Engineer
An elite proprietary trading firm is looking to bring on a Technology Operations Engineer to their Chicago team. What you'll do: Monitor trading systems and troubleshoot and resolve outages. Work closely with Trading and Risk desks to drive day to day activity Automate software deployments for Windows and Linux applications to ensure faster, and more reliable application deployment. Develop new tools to enhance system management and reduce errors What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 1-3 years of experience using, managing, or developing on Linux systems Proficiency in Windows and Linux platforms Strong scripting skills, in Python or Bash Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, Cacti, etc. This role will work in the firms Chicago office, in person. At this time they are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
US$100000 - US$130000 per annum
Chicago
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Database Engineer
Responsibilities: Manage and optimize PostgreSQL and Oracle databases. Tune performance and queries for efficiency. Implement and maintain backups, restores, replication, and disaster recovery. Collaborate with system engineers on installations, configurations, and capacity planning. Work with development teams on database design and optimization. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly. Requirements: 5+ years of experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases in production. Strong UNIX/Linux skills and experience with T-SQL or PL/SQL. Knowledge of database clustering, replication, and SAN storage. Experience with MS SQL Server, InfluxDB, or MySQL is a plus. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
US$200000 - US$300000 per annum
Chicago
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