AMD Public-New York-Vice President-Software Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a high-caliber, experienced technical architect with a proven track record of design and delivery. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority driving the evolution of our end-to-end QIS (Quantitative Investment Strategies) infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority driving the evolution of our end-to-end QIS infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and senior leadership across QIS, Public Investing and AWM in this high-visibility, high-impact role.
• Translate complex financial strategies into robust, high-performance distributed systems.
• Work in a close-knit environment with Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and Technologists to design and develop platforms that drive the QIS business, spanning new product capabilities, quantitative research, model generation, portfolio construction and monitoring.
• Participate in design and architecture, delivery and maintenance of distributed, multi-region, scalable and resilient platforms/systems used for day-to-day Portfolio Management and Construction.
• Interact with other engineering teams to understand technology offerings and how they can be applied and leveraged as part of our solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Excellent object oriented or functional analysis and design skills.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and apply analysis to make data-driven decisions.
• Comfortable multi-tasking, managing multiple stakeholders and working as part of a global team.
• Expert knowledge in one or more of Programming in a compiled language such as Java, or Python and experience with concurrency and memory management.
• Databases both relational and NoSQL such as MongoDB, Single Store, Sybase ASE.
• Cloud experience will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or interest in trading technologies in the front-office of a trading organization.
• Experience operating within the front-office of a trading organization.
• B.S. or M.S. computer science or related field.

Skills

Expert knowledge in one or more of Programming in a compiled language such as Java, or Python and experience with concurrency and memory management.

Databases both relational and NoSQL such as MongoDB, Single Store, Sybase ASE.

Cloud experience will be an added advantage.

Benefits

Base salary range: $130,000 - $250,000. Discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and welfare programs
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements