Software Engineer
Jump Trading 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 incentivizing 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
As a Software Engineer, you'll work on a team of technologists building and improving the platforms and services that support the business. You'll partner with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to develop new tools, systems, and infrastructure. You'll collaborate with teammates to improve the scalability, reliability, and performance of production systems. By strengthening the core systems used across the organization, you'll have an outsized impact on engineering productivity as the company continues to grow.
Skills You’ll Need
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At least 5+ years of professional experience with Python building large-scale distributed systems
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Experience working on a Linux platform
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Proven success working with large data sets or data-intensive applications
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Intellectual curiosity
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Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership of projects and responsibilities
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Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent
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Reliable and predictable availability
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs
About the Company
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where smart people build remarkable things. We’ve spent over two decades developing the research, infrastructure, and culture necessary to create a home for people who believe trading is the most interesting problem in the world and want to solve it from every angle. We’re traders, builders, engineers, and researchers obsessed with improving the models, tools, and systems that power everything we do. From raw silicon through order execution, we tackle problems few ever get to see. We don’t chase what’s working. We build what works next. Every trading strategy is grounded in research, stress-tested in real markets, and engineered to scale. We build where infrastructure meets intelligence. Our ML stack powers live inference and fast iteration, delivering seamless edge when it matters most. We build teams with purpose, keep the bar high, and the focus sharp. Cross-disciplinary teams work from first principles to develop models, strategies, and systems that stand up to real-world conditions.
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