About the role
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
What You'll Do:
- Be part of a dynamic team developing and maintaining Jump's Algorithmic Trading Platforms.
- Create and optimize scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.
- Influence the strategic direction of Core Development and use technology to solve business problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
- Partner with engineering, networking, and trading teams across multiple regions to align technical priorities with business objectives.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills You'll Need:
- At least 3-4 years of experience building platforms and solving business challenges.
- Strong programming skills using C++ or Python on large distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of computer systems (e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization).
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and maturity in tackling complex problems across cross-functional teams, technology, and processes.
- Team player, with good communication, interpersonal skills, and a humble and cooperative attitude.
- Bachelor's or Masters’ degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field.
- Reliable and predictable availability.
If you are currently a student or recent graduate, please see our Campus postings which offer both intern and full-time opportunities.
Skills Required
- 5+ years professional experience with Python on large distributed systems
- Experience working on a Linux platform
- Proven success working with large data sets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership of projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Reliable and predictable availability
Jump Trading Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jump Trading Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Jump Trading Group.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Pay is considered very competitive for revenue‑adjacent and technical roles, with strong total packages when team performance is solid. Compensation structures align outcomes closely with impact, creating high satisfaction on strong desks.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with wellness programs and employer‑paid life/AD&D also highlighted. These offerings are portrayed as robust and compare favorably with similar employers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly noted, with mentions of a pension as well. Together these indicate strong retirement backing relative to many employers.
Jump Trading Group Insights
What We Do
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
