Software Engineer, Trading Engineering

Posted 9 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
165K-250K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Build and optimize high-performance platforms for simulated and live trading across financial markets and asset classes. Responsibilities include implementing trading and measurement applications, analyzing system performance, reviewing code, extending platforms, and supporting traders with portfolio orders. The role requires systems-level programming, market structure knowledge, and collaboration with quantitative modeling teams.
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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.
You will be joining a team responsible for ensuring the firm has access to robust, highly performant means of trading as well as working with our modeling teams to optimize our trading systems. In this role, you will use your knowledge of market structure and high performance programming techniques to improve our platform and capabilities. 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 multifaceted and critical field! If this sounds like an exciting role, we encourage you to apply today!
You will take on the following responsibilities:
  • Build platforms for simulation and live trading of different financial markets, instruments, and trading algorithms.
  • Extend trading platforms to cover new markets and new asset classes, accounting for the financial details of those securities; review software code for errors and improvements.
  • Analyze performance of software and other quantitative measures to inform decision making regarding the design and improvements of the trading systems.
  • Design, engineer, and implement various financial trading and measurement software applications.
  • Provide software support to traders implementing their portfolio orders.

You should possess the following qualifications:
  • Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2-6 years of experience preferred systems level development.
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with C, C++, or Rust is required. Familiarity with Python is a plus.
  • A high-level understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in deploying and optimizing quantitative models in production environments is a strong plus
  • Experience in large-scale systems is desirable

You will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
  • Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
  • Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
  • Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
  • Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.

Skills Required

  • At least 1 year of professional experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with C, C++, or Rust
  • High-level understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Two to six years of systems-level development experience
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Experience deploying and optimizing quantitative models in production environments
  • Experience with large-scale systems

Two Sigma Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Premium-free medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, alongside life and disability insurance, highlight comprehensive health support. Feedback suggests this materially reduces out-of-pocket costs and stands out as a signature benefit.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for primary and non-primary caregivers, additional bonding time, family-building assistance, virtual care, and backup or discounted in-home childcare are emphasized. These provisions signal a family-friendly approach that many consider a core strength.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Onsite gyms, fitness classes and reimbursement, meditation spaces, stocked kitchens, and wellness programs are repeatedly highlighted. Feedback suggests these perks enhance day-to-day experience and support overall wellbeing.

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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.

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Our hybrid work policy requires most employees to be in-office a minimum of five days per month. This combines remote flexibility with twice-monthly in-person collaboration weeks, dedicated to brainstorming, team meetings and building connections.

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