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Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms

A technology company applying state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to investment management, operating as a multibillion-dollar asset manager.
Berkeley, CA, USA
$270,000 - $300,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
7+ years of experience
Finance · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms

The Voleon Group, a pioneering technology company at the intersection of machine learning and investment management, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Trading Platforms team. This role represents an opportunity to join a multibillion-dollar asset manager that has been at the forefront of applying machine learning to finance for over a decade.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing production trading systems and data pipelines that power both production and research machine learning operations. The position requires expertise in high-performance distributed systems, working with languages like Go, C++, and Python to build robust trading infrastructure that operates across global markets and asset classes.

The role offers a compelling blend of technical challenges, from designing real-time trading systems to optimizing large-scale data infrastructure. You'll work alongside top-tier engineers and machine learning researchers, contributing to a collaborative environment that values innovation and engineering excellence. The position requires strong leadership skills, as you'll be expected to lead complex projects that span multiple teams and mentor other engineers.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $270,000 to $300,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match. Located in Berkeley with a hybrid work arrangement, this position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining connection with the team.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to apply their technical expertise to complex financial problems, lead significant technical initiatives, and work with cutting-edge machine learning applications in a production environment. The role combines the excitement of fintech innovation with the stability of an established, successful company.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms

  • Design real-time distributed trading systems that place orders across global markets and asset classes (Go/C++)
  • Build and optimize large-scale data infrastructure and stream processing systems
  • Own observability and remediation tooling for trading performance and risk analysis
  • Integrate with new assets and markets and drive clarity on requirements
  • Improve trading systems resilience and performance
  • Develop tooling to integrate data from diverse vendors
  • Lead complex company-spanning projects
  • Mentor and develop other engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms

Go
Python
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  • Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience building high-performance systems
  • Experience operating and scaling mission-critical, large-scale production systems in Python, Go and C++
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Track record mentoring engineers and leading technical direction

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 20 days paid time off
  • 9 sick days
  • 401(k) plan with company match

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