Lead Software Engineer – Core Quant Research Technology

Overview

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will contribute to transforming portfolio construction and quant research technology within a high-performance team. You will ship impactful software for an industry-leading platform while partnering with stakeholders to align on goals. The role emphasizes modern engineering practices, cross-functional collaboration, and a culture of experimentation and continuous learning. You will shape architecture decisions, drive the full software lifecycle, and help deliver innovative solutions for clients globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end software development across the lifecycle for portfolio construction and quant research platform.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders daily to align on goals and progress.
• Lead design and architecture decisions to enable scalable, robust systems.
• Communicate progress and blockers to the team and stakeholders to maintain alignment.
• Foster an innovative, experiment-driven culture and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, diverse environment that encourages creative solutions for customers worldwide.

Key requirements

• BS or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Science Discipline
• Excellent software development skill in Python (and ability to learn new technologies quickly)
• Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
• Passion for building an innovative culture

• collaboration
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• Python
• Java (experience or proficiency)
• software engineering practices across the full lifecycle

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