Junior Software Developer (Python)

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Position Overview

At Squarepoint we use Python to build a great deal of the software needed to solve crucial problems every day. You will work on a wide range of systems that fuel our trading success including, but not limited to, core tooling and frameworks, data pipelines used to feed predictive models in research and trading, and software products used worldwide by traders and researchers.

You will collaborate with experienced software developers and quant researchers to enable the continued growth of our investment business, solving problems at scale, and gaining a unique chance to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or Financial Engineering/MFE
• Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software or quant development, or similar
• Experience with Python, git, and Linux
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with any of C++, Rust, KDB+/q, JavaScript/TypeScript/React
• Experience with database management systems and related technologies such as SQL
• Experience working in an investment or financial business is useful