Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

What You'll Do:

• Be part of a dynamic team developing and maintaining Jump's Algorithmic Trading Platforms.
• Create and optimize scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.
• Influence the strategic direction of Core Development and use technology to solve business problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
• Partner with engineering, networking, and trading teams across multiple regions to align technical priorities with business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills You'll Need:

• At least 3-4 years of experience building platforms and solving business challenges.
• Strong programming skills using C++ or Python on large distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of computer systems (e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization).
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and maturity in tackling complex problems across cross-functional teams, technology, and processes.
• Team player, with good communication, interpersonal skills, and a humble and cooperative attitude.
• Bachelor's or Masters’ degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

If you are currently a student or recent graduate, please see our Campus postings which offer both intern and full-time opportunities.