Software Engineer, Research - Cumberland Systematic

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust full-stack software and infrastructure supporting large-scale quantitative research and live trading.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, focusing on the ingestion, management, and analysis of massive time-series datasets.
• Build and manage complex integrations with global exchanges, financial data providers, and various blockchain protocols.
• Partner directly with quantitative researchers to accelerate the research lifecycle, from initial feature generation to production deployment.
• Ensure high availability of trading systems through rigorous unit, functional, and integration testing, as well as comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate within a lean, agile team to solve complex technical challenges, providing on-call support as necessary to maintain global operations.

Requirements

• Python Expertise: 3+ years of professional experience building maintainable, complex systems using modern Python practices and type systems.
• Blockchain Knowledge: Practical understanding of major blockchain architectures and client configurations.
• Data Management: Proven experience handling and scaling large, evolving time-series databases.
• Execution: Strong track record of taking high-level business requirements and independently driving technical projects to completion.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on internal stakeholder management.
• Commitment to Excellence: A high degree of self-motivation and a continuous drive to master new technologies in a competitive landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain Experience: Previous collaboration with quantitative researchers or experience in a systematic trading environment.
• Open Source: Contributions to recognized open-source projects within the crypto or decentralized finance ecosystem.
• Node Infrastructure: Experience deploying and managing full or archive blockchain nodes at scale.
• Advanced Engineering: Familiarity with functional programming, immutable design principles, or machine learning lifecycles.
• Polyglot Skills: Working knowledge of C++ is a significant plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 (commensurate with experience).

Bonus: Eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus.

Benefits: Comprehensive package including premium medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; and robust disability and life insurance options.