Software Engineer, Modeling Engineering

About the role

As a Software Engineer in our Modeling Engineering group, you will play a meaningful role in improving the efficiency of our modelers. Your expertise will allow Two Sigma quantitative researchers to rapidly explore and implement innovative trading strategies across global financial markets. You'll quickly engage with new research areas, deepen your expertise with Two Sigma data and tools, maintain high coding standards, and identify impactful projects in a complex and critical field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with quantitative researchers and traders to discover and monetize the hidden value of data through data science and software engineering
• Build and maintain a suite of analysis tools that enable their quantitative research
• Develop and extend our trading platform to support new markets and asset classes, ensuring seamless integration and operation
• Analyze trading performance to inform strategic improvements and decision-making
• Build technologies that bolster our trading businesses and drive productivity enhancements, teamwork, and risk reduction across the company

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2-5 years of experience in cutting-edge software engineering preferred
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• An understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with Python, Java, C or C++
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, and market microstructure knowledge is highly preferred
• Experience in trading or finance is a plus

Benefits

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
• Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
• Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
• Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

Pay

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $250,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.