Software Developer - Internal Compute Frameworks (Python) at Squarepoint Capital (London, United Kingdom / Montreal, Canada / Singapore, Singapore / Warsaw, Poland)
Squarepoint Capital· London, United Kingdom / Montreal, Canada / Singapore, Singapore / Warsaw, Poland·
Job description
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining Squarepoint internal frameworks, services and platforms that power our business. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of both investment and technology teams within SquarePoint.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions.
- Contribute to the development of company-wide productivity tools, frameworks, and platforms that streamline operations across the organization.
- Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable Python code.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and development processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Stay up to date with the latest Python technologies and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in high-performance Python, with a deep understanding of its ecosystems and best practices.
- Prior experience with at least one JVM-based language such as Java, Kotlin, or Scala is a plus.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems principles and experience working with distributed architectures.
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience working in a Linux environment, using version control.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Why work at Squarepoint Capital
- Culture: Collaboration across teams, a flat structure with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, and a focus on intellectual curiosity.
- Work environment: In-office for most roles (offices in New York, Boston, London, Paris, Singapore, Bangalore, etc.). Some roles offer a remote work program, but the majority require physical presence.
- Benefits: Generous parental leave, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(K) matching, disability and life insurance, paid sick days, generous PTO, paid volunteer time, free snacks and drinks. Offices are designed for in-person collaboration.
- Engineering culture: Technology is considered core to the business; engineers work closely with quantitative researchers to build and optimize trading systems. Emphasis on C++, Python, Kubernetes, and low-latency systems.
- Growth trajectory: Rapid headcount growth and a global footprint offer opportunities for career advancement and international mobility.