About the Sr. Software Engineer Role

Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a dynamic financial services organization in New York, New York, United States to find an exceptional Sr. Software Engineer. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and high-stakes quantitative finance, where you'll develop and optimize software solutions powering automated trading strategies. As a key member of a global team of innovators, you'll contribute to mission-critical systems that drive investment decisions in real-time. With a competitive salary around $200,000, this full-time position offers not just a job, but a career-defining opportunity in the heart of Manhattan's financial district.

In this role, you'll tackle complex challenges in quantitative trading software development, ensuring ultra-low latency, rock-solid reliability, and seamless scalability. Whether you're architecting backend infrastructures or integrating sophisticated APIs, your work will directly impact trading performance and profitability. Join a forward-thinking company that's revolutionizing automated trading through research-driven innovation, and advance your expertise in high-frequency trading systems, data pipelines, and algorithmic finance.

Key Responsibilities

Core Development Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain software systems that underpin quantitative trading and investment strategies, leveraging languages like Python, C++, or Java to build robust, scalable applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quantitative researchers, data scientists, and traders to transition cutting-edge research into production-ready environments, ensuring seamless deployment via CI/CD pipelines.

• Optimize backend systems for peak performance, implementing low-latency architectures, efficient memory management, and parallel processing to handle massive datasets and real-time trading volumes.

Integration and Quality Assurance

• Develop APIs and integrate third-party tools, creating secure, RESTful services and microservices that enable advanced data analysis, market data feeds, and automated execution platforms.

• Implement robust data validation processes to guarantee accuracy, integrity, and compliance in financial data flows, mitigating risks in high-stakes trading environments.

• Participate in Agile Scrum workflows, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope.

Testing, Documentation, and Leadership

• Create comprehensive documentation for codebases, APIs, and processes, facilitating knowledge transfer and maintainability across distributed teams.

• Conduct rigorous performance testing and debugging, using tools like profiling software and load testers to identify bottlenecks and ensure 99.99% uptime.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies such as machine learning for trading, cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP), and blockchain integrations, proactively incorporating them into development practices.

• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices sharing.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Sr. Software Engineer, you need 5+ years in software engineering with a focus on financial services or trading systems. A Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science is essential, paired with proven expertise in backend development, quantitative strategies, and Agile environments. Key skills include Python/C++/Java proficiency, API design, data validation, performance optimization, and Scrum mastery. Strong problem-solving, communication, and mentorship abilities are non-negotiable. Experience in high-frequency trading, low-latency systems, or fintech is highly preferred. U.S. work authorization required.

Why Join Us at Robert Half's Partner?

Thrive in a collaborative, global team pushing the boundaries of automated trading. Enjoy a $200,000 salary, top-tier benefits like 401(k) matching, comprehensive insurance, PTO, and professional growth. Work in vibrant New York, NY, with hybrid flexibility and access to industry-leading tools. Robert Half ensures a seamless hiring process for this elite opportunity. Apply now to shape the future of quantitative finance!