Python QD/Software Engineer - Systematic Equities Research | Manhattan, NY, USA | In-Office

Python QD/Software Engineer - Systematic Equities Research Overview A premier systematic equities group within a global investment firm is expanding its engineering and quantitative research team. The group operates with the speed, ownership, and problem solving mindset of a high caliber tech startup and is known for strong commercial impact. Culture (Important) The team is roughly 150 people split evenly between engineering and research. The environment rewards grit, discipline, and high performance. Many top contributors come from paths that demand resilience and leadership, such as premier academic programs, collegiate athletics, or military service. These backgrounds are not required, but they often map well to the pace and expectations of the team. Role Engineers design and build the systems that power systematic research and live trading. This includes:

• Large scale data and compute systems
• Research tooling and modeling frameworks
• Productionizing models for real‑time environments
• Workflow and performance optimization
• Tight collaboration with researchers in fast iteration cycle Python is the primary programming language used across the stack, and strong proficiency is essential for success. There are no product managers. Engineers define priorities, shape solutions, and drive technical direction end to end. What Success Looks Like
• Strong engineering fundamentals and deep Python expertise and 2+ years of experience in a hedge fund or Technology sector engineering role
• High ownership mindset with comfort in minimal structure
• Clear commercial thinking and awareness of how engineering choices impact research and trading
• Ability to operate in fast paced, small team settings
• Experience in high pressure, mission critical, or performance driven environments
• A track record that shows discipline, leadership, or consistent high performance Summary A fit for engineers who want real ownership, fast cycles, and the ability to directly influence the performance of a world class systematic equities business.