Position Overview:
The Data Infrastructure team manages the service-oriented data storage infrastructure for the firm. We implement microservices that provide high performance solutions to access large data sets required in trading and research.
We are looking for an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in C++ to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the data infrastructure components that support our data processing and analytics pipelines. You will work closely with data engineers, data scientists, quantitative researchers and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and reliable data retrieval, processing and storage.
- Design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure microservices using C++ to process and analyze large data sets
- Optimize microservices for performance and scalability, ensuring efficient data processing
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in C++ programming and data engineering technologies
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following coding best practices and standards
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency
- Collaborate with support teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of microservices
- Contribute to the overall software architecture and design of data processing and analytics pipelines
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in C++
- Experience working on microservices and/or asynchronous multithreaded applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting directly with stakeholders
- Willingness to pick up and learn new technologies and frameworks
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of databases, SQL
- Familiarity with Boost ASIO
- Familiarity with data serialization formats such Apache Arrow/Parquet, Google Protocol Buffers, Flatbuffers
- Experience with gRPC, http/REST and Websocket protocols
- Experience with Google Cloud/AWS and/or containerization in Docker/Kubernetes
- Experience with highly available distributed systems and working with large datasets
- Experience with other programming languages such as Rust, Python and Q is a plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proficiency in C++
- Experience working on microservices and/or asynchronous multithreaded applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting directly with stakeholders
- Willingness to pick up and learn new technologies and frameworks
Squarepoint Capital Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Squarepoint Capital and has not been reviewed or approved by Squarepoint Capital.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are provided alongside FSA options, indicating a broad healthcare offering. Disability, life, and AD&D coverage are also cited as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is offered, with multiple mentions of a company match. Long‑term financial protections such as life and disability insurance complement the retirement plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid volunteer time are included. Parental leave is described as generous.
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What We Do
Squarepoint Capital is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets.
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