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Front Office Software Engineer - Fixed Income

Capstone Investment Advisors
Location
New York, New York
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Tech - Front Office
Salary
$160,000-$200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, physics or related field
  • Experience building production level systems in an object-oriented language e.g. Java or C#
  • Experience working with fixed income derivatives
  • 4+ years’ working experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative team player with strong verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience building enterprise software in C++ or Python
  • Exposure to market data feeds, pricing / risk systems or trading systems (ex. EMSX, FlexTrade, TradeWeb)
  • Product knowledge in equities / equity derivatives
  • Practical experience with AI-assisted coding in a production environment
What the job really is

As a Front Office Software Engineer at Capstone Investment Advisors, you will work closely with investment teams to develop innovative technical solutions for challenges in the derivatives markets. Your responsibilities will include architecting and maintaining a global pricing platform, developing risk management software, and collaborating with other engineers to create an integrated technology platform. This role offers significant exposure to various areas within the hedge fund environment.

Benefits
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
  • Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
  • Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual incentive plan
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned, which may impact the learning curve for new hires
  • Role involves collaboration across various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Salary range provided, but specific pay will depend on various factors, indicating potential variability in compensation
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