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Full-Time
Software Engineer: Early Career
Posted on 7/19/2023
Manages systematic investment strategies
Data & Analytics
Financial Services
Entry
Chicago, IL, USA
Required Skills
Python
Java
Linux/Unix
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- Exposure to modern C++, Python, or Java
- Comfortable working in and with Linux
- Ability and desire to create deterministic, automated tests
- A history of overcoming difficult problems using simple solutions
- Eagerness to both learn and teach; desire to rapidly improve your skills through direct mentoring
- Preference for working in a team delivering results and working across large scale solutions aligned with development and business goals
- Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
- Strong bias for action
- Driven by accountability and internal urgency
- Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues
Responsibilities
- Directly contribute to the development of Aquatic's market prediction and trading platform
- Get exposure to applied machine learning techniques and quantitative finance
- Apply hands-on software development in Python, C++, Java, and other languages
- Learn to manage the full lifecycle of software engineering, including design, testing, deployment, and operations
- Adopt modern development practices including Test-Driven Development, Pair Programming,Configuration as Code, and Infrastructure as Code
- Gain experience in execution, trading, or research system architecture
- Learn to use automated tests to accelerate your development and get to “done” sooner
- Gain understanding of Linux system administration concepts and skills
Aquatic Capital Management specializes in managing systematic investment strategies, leveraging a high-performance research and development platform along with disciplined risk management. Their company culture promotes a relaxed environment where collaboration, creativity, and performance are highly valued, making it an ideal workplace for professionals who thrive in team-oriented and innovative settings.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2015
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 27%1 year growth
↑ 89%2 year growth
↑ 82%Benefits
Vacation
Mentoring and development programs
Weekly happy hours
Daily catered meals
INACTIVE