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Software Engineer (London)

A technology company applying state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to investment management, operating as a multibillion-dollar asset manager.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Software Engineer (London)

The Voleon Group is a cutting-edge technology company at the intersection of AI/ML and financial markets. As a multibillion-dollar asset manager, they've been pioneering the application of advanced machine learning techniques in investment management for over a decade. They're seeking a Software Engineer to join their London office in a hybrid work arrangement.

The role involves developing production trading systems and data pipelines that power their machine learning operations, both in production and research environments. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology alongside internationally recognized experts in AI and ML, as well as experienced finance and technology professionals.

The position requires 3-6 years of experience, with a focus on building robust and scalable systems. You'll be working with Python and potentially other languages like Go and C++, designing and optimizing large-scale data processing systems, and enhancing trading system performance. The ideal candidate should have strong engineering fundamentals and thrive on solving complex problems.

What makes this opportunity unique is the combination of cutting-edge technology with real-world financial applications, plus the diverse and enriching work environment. The team includes people from various backgrounds, from concert musicians to humanitarian aid workers, creating a unique cultural blend. The company offers competitive compensation, daily catered lunches, and a modern office environment.

This role would be perfect for a mid-level software engineer who's passionate about AI/ML, enjoys working with data-intensive applications, and wants to make an impact in the financial technology sector. The position offers significant growth potential, working with complex systems and learning from industry experts in a collaborative environment.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer (London)

  • Develop and maintain real-time distributed trading systems that execute orders based on machine learning models
  • Design and optimize large-scale data processing systems for historical and real-time ML feature pipelines
  • Enhance the resilience and performance of trading and data processing systems
  • Build tooling to integrate and validate data from multiple vendors, ensuring consistency and reliability
  • Take ownership of technical projects, collaborating closely with research and trading to deliver effective solutions

Requirements For Software Engineer (London)

Python
Go
  • 3-6 years of software engineering experience building robust and scalable systems
  • Experience operating and scaling mission-critical systems in Python or other languages
  • Good communication and project management skills in complex technical domains
  • A track record of leading individual or small projects with limited supervision
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience

Benefits For Software Engineer (London)

  • Highly competitive compensation and benefits packages
  • Technology talks by experts
  • Modern office
  • Daily catered lunches

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