Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC
Senior Software Engineer New York, New York, United States
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
About the role
We are seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join our DMFI technology team as a Senior Software Engineer in our Front‑Office Technology Team. The team is tasked with building a real‑time Market Data Hub, real‑time P&L, Historical Market Data for pre‑trade analytics, a portal for web tools, and tech solutions for the investment staff. In addition, the role is responsible for integration with various front‑office vendor systems.
What you’ll do The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with the Head of Macro Technology to design, architect, develop, and deliver a market data/reference data platform and integrate with Monis, Intex, and Adroit at Schonfeld. You will participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities based on rapidly changing business requirements, and provide Level‑3 support across the globe. You will design, develop, debug, and deploy new functionality custom to the needs of our portfolio managers, keep an eye on scalability and optimization, and ensure the adoption of next‑generation technology when appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to solve problems and an interest in continuous improvement and learning.
What you’ll bring What you need:
At minimum, 5+ years of Java/Python development experience
Expertise in building real‑time market data services
Expertise in fixed income products – e.g. FX, interest rates, credit
Expertise with design and architecture of scalable services using Kubernetes
Experience leading strategic technical initiatives from start to finish
Expertise in building systems using Kafka (or similar messaging/streaming middleware)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong ownership experience and a track record of delivering results
Experience and knowledge of the below applications is a plus
Convertible Bond specialized applications, e.g. Monis
Securitized Product and Mortgage specialized applications, e.g. Valitana, Polypath, Intex, Yieldbook
Fixed Income PMS, Coremont
Cloud services such as AWS
Who we are Schonfeld is a global multi‑manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry‑leading risk‑adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.
Our Culture At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate, and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork‑oriented, collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships, and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.
Compensation The base pay for this role is expected to be between $150,000 and $250,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
EEO Statement Individuals seeking employment at Schonfeld are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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What you’ll do The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with the Head of Macro Technology to design, architect, develop, and deliver a market data/reference data platform and integrate with Monis, Intex, and Adroit at Schonfeld. You will participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities based on rapidly changing business requirements, and provide Level‑3 support across the globe. You will design, develop, debug, and deploy new functionality custom to the needs of our portfolio managers, keep an eye on scalability and optimization, and ensure the adoption of next‑generation technology when appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to solve problems and an interest in continuous improvement and learning.
What you’ll bring What you need:
At minimum, 5+ years of Java/Python development experience
Expertise in building real‑time market data services
Expertise in fixed income products – e.g. FX, interest rates, credit
Expertise with design and architecture of scalable services using Kubernetes
Experience leading strategic technical initiatives from start to finish
Expertise in building systems using Kafka (or similar messaging/streaming middleware)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong ownership experience and a track record of delivering results
Experience and knowledge of the below applications is a plus
Convertible Bond specialized applications, e.g. Monis
Securitized Product and Mortgage specialized applications, e.g. Valitana, Polypath, Intex, Yieldbook
Fixed Income PMS, Coremont
Cloud services such as AWS
Who we are Schonfeld is a global multi‑manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry‑leading risk‑adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.
Our Culture At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate, and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork‑oriented, collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships, and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.
Compensation The base pay for this role is expected to be between $150,000 and $250,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
EEO Statement Individuals seeking employment at Schonfeld are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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