Old Mission
Software Engineer - Research Infrastructure
Old Mission, New York, New York, us, 10261
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm's growth.
About the Position
Old Mission is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Research Infrastructure team. The team is responsible for managing and maintaining datasets, infrastructure, and libraries that power the firm's research activities across a huge number of instruments in nearly all asset classes - a vast data universe of Equities, Options, Commodities, Bonds, and more. Our day to day consists of handling production issues, developing new datasets, building next-generation infrastructure, and maintaining our data pipelines. This person can sit in our Chicago or New York City Office.
Responsibilities:
The complexity of data sources presents unique engineering challenges that require innovative solutions that you will help createYou will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructureYou will help capture, archive, store, and index data for the entire firmYou will design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasksYou will work on solving problems relating to how data is transmitted between C++ and PythonRe-architect current APIs to ensure scalability and performance improvementsCollaborate in the release process, including rolling out new releases, debugging and maintenance of systemsIdentify and implement strategies for upgrading the current data storage capacityUse a combination of technical expertise and analytical skills to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of our data infrastructureFocus on solving tough problems using research and data and spend time solving these problems utilizing modern technologiesRequired Skills
Experience with C++ and Python4+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar - "Big Data" experience preferredAbility to drive and lead technical projects as well as mentor junior engineersKnowledge of software engineering practices - what makes code reusable and extensiblePassion for infrastructure: building internal tooling and frameworksExperience with the design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasks is a plusExperience with Linux APIs - filesystems, networking, processes management, etc.Experience developing big data technology, preferably complete rebuilds is a plusBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldBenefits and Perks
Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonusFully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life InsuranceFully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-siteTuition Reimbursement Program401(k) with employer matchFlexible Spending PlanCommuter Benefit Program
In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $275,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered to employees.
Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.
Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm's growth.
About the Position
Old Mission is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Research Infrastructure team. The team is responsible for managing and maintaining datasets, infrastructure, and libraries that power the firm's research activities across a huge number of instruments in nearly all asset classes - a vast data universe of Equities, Options, Commodities, Bonds, and more. Our day to day consists of handling production issues, developing new datasets, building next-generation infrastructure, and maintaining our data pipelines. This person can sit in our Chicago or New York City Office.
Responsibilities:
The complexity of data sources presents unique engineering challenges that require innovative solutions that you will help createYou will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructureYou will help capture, archive, store, and index data for the entire firmYou will design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasksYou will work on solving problems relating to how data is transmitted between C++ and PythonRe-architect current APIs to ensure scalability and performance improvementsCollaborate in the release process, including rolling out new releases, debugging and maintenance of systemsIdentify and implement strategies for upgrading the current data storage capacityUse a combination of technical expertise and analytical skills to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of our data infrastructureFocus on solving tough problems using research and data and spend time solving these problems utilizing modern technologiesRequired Skills
Experience with C++ and Python4+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar - "Big Data" experience preferredAbility to drive and lead technical projects as well as mentor junior engineersKnowledge of software engineering practices - what makes code reusable and extensiblePassion for infrastructure: building internal tooling and frameworksExperience with the design and implement big data tooling to support cluster computing and high-throughput computing tasks is a plusExperience with Linux APIs - filesystems, networking, processes management, etc.Experience developing big data technology, preferably complete rebuilds is a plusBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldBenefits and Perks
Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonusFully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life InsuranceFully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-siteTuition Reimbursement Program401(k) with employer matchFlexible Spending PlanCommuter Benefit Program
In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $275,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered to employees.
Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.