Senior Software Engineer, Quant (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Quant (Fintech): Developing and implementing quantitative models and software applications to process and analyze real-time financial market data with an accent on high-performance computing environments and data quality. Focus on financial derivatives modeling, statistical concepts, and integrating analytical insights into production systems.

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL or New York, NY. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary: $119,000–$147,000 (US national new hire base pay range).

Company

hirify.global provides financial infrastructure that powers the global economy as a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products.

What you will do

• Develop and implement quantitative models and software for real-time financial market data processing and analysis.
• Maintain and optimize existing software applications, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Write technical specifications, project plans, and documentation, translating business requirements into functional specifications.
• Process, collect, and analyze financial market data, including high-frequency real-time pricing data.
• Monitor and improve the quality of analytical data and work with reference data sources.
• Collaborate with product managers and business development on documentation and sales material for data and applications.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial markets (market data, reference data, risk) is required.
• Strong programming skills in Java and/or C++ are essential.
• Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of R, Python/NumPy, or MatLab for data and scientific computing.
• Strong knowledge and extensive experience with statistical concepts including Bayesian modeling, hypothesis testing, linear regression, PCA, tree models, and time series modeling (e.g., GARCH).
• Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field is highly preferred.
• Ability to work as a self-starter, take ownership of projects, and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and community service days.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including telemedicine and mental health services.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee in any Cboe office.
• Paid tuition assistance, education opportunities, and paid parental leave.