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Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will collaborate closely with research, finance, and data engineering teams to build and optimize systems that support trade generation, execution, and tracking. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will take the lead on major projects, drive technical excellence, and help shape the future of our engineering practices. Responsibilities: - Lead the design, development, and maintenance of critical trading pipelines, ensuring automation of manual processes and addressing real-world challenges such as market nuances and trade restrictions. - Collaborate with data providers, banks, and brokers to manage API and data integrations, creating scalable systems for rapid onboarding of new partners. - Build and expand product offerings, including packaging alpha strategies into separately managed accounts. - Develop and implement key business metrics to measure the fund's performance and drive strategic improvements. - Partner with senior engineers to architect high-performance systems that align with organizational goals and metrics. - Work closely with management to translate business objectives into actionable technical requirements. - Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. - Troubleshoot and debug complex system issues to ensure seamless operations and reliability. Requirements - Minimum of 7 years of experience building trading systems, with expertise in front, middle, or back-office operations. - Strong proficiency in backend development, API development, and client-side scripting. - Familiarity with cloud technologies and tools such as Atlassian Jira, Agile Scrum, and AB testing. - Advanced programming skills in Python and related technologies. - Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to produce design documents, specifications, and post-mortem analyses. - Proven ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion with minimal oversight. - Solid understanding of business logic and financial systems, with a strong interest in finance and machine learning. - Experience with Enfusion or similar platforms is highly desirable. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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