Two Sigma

Reliability Engineer, Data

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Tokyo, JPN

Hybrid

Entry level

Fintech • Software • Financial Services

The Role

Develop and operate reliable data systems, services, tools, and libraries. Improve observability, scalability, availability, and operational excellence; automate toil; collaborate with software engineering teams on architecture, performance, support, and process improvements; and participate in production and research data pipeline support rotations.

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Position Summary
Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.
Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.
Data Reliability Engineering (Data RE) helps engineers working with data to improve the reliability of their products and foster operational excellence through RE evaluations, short term RE engagements focused on the use of automation, and the development of data RE best practices.
As a member of the Data Reliability Engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining the health and smooth operation of products the team owns and operates, identifying and automating areas of toil, and working with partner teams to develop and adopt reliability best practices for research and production data processes.
You will take on the following responsibilities:

Software development of systems, services, tools and libraries.
Improving all aspects of software reliability, including observability, operability, scalability, and availability.
Extensive collaboration with our software engineering teams on architectural and product design, reliability, performance, support issues and improvements to our tools, processes, and software
Identifying areas of toil, scoping out projects or automation to address it, and driving those efforts.
Participating in a support rotation responsible for several critical production and research data pipelines.

You should possess the following qualifications:

A bachelor's degree, equivalent or higher in computer science or another highly technical, scientific discipline.
Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution and continuous development and automation.
Proficiency with one or more object oriented scripting languages such as; Python, Ruby or JavaScript.
Proven track record for automating processes together with an algorithmic approach to solving problems.
Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux Systems.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher in computer science or another highly technical, scientific discipline
Proficiency with one or more object-oriented scripting languages, such as Python, Ruby, or JavaScript
Proven track record of automating processes and applying algorithmic problem-solving
Knowledge of UNIX or Linux systems
Proactive approach to problem identification, resolution, continuous development, and automation

Two Sigma Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages for technical roles include substantial performance-based bonuses that create notable upside potential. This structure is described as a key reason total pay feels strong, particularly versus mainstream technology roles.
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as premium-free for employees and eligible dependents, complemented by life and disability coverage. This comprehensive offering is frequently highlighted alongside positive views of the broader benefits package.
Parental & Family Support — Support includes financial assistance for family building, paid leave for caregivers, additional bonding time, and backup or discounted in-home childcare in some locations. These programs are presented as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.

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The Company

HQ: New York, New York

1,700 Employees

Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm with more than $80 billion in assets under management. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors. Founded in 2001, Two Sigma employs over 1,700 curious minds at its headquarters in New York and in offices around the globe.