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Form of workSIG is a proprietary trading firm that’s dependent on a strong and creative technology team. We sit next to our stakeholders, allowing for a quick feedback cycle and a firsthand look at how our user interacts with our product. We value decision making and asking questions, and we pride ourselves on the fact that working at SIG is more than just a job.
In this role, you will
- Research, design, develop and improve systems used in backtesting and data analysis for automated option trading strategies
- Work with quantitative analysts, trading technologists and traders to build both ad-hoc and systematic tools and data which help in optimizing trading behavior and results
- Work with infrastructure developers to scale computations for high throughput
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline or its foreign equivalent; advanced degree is preferred
- 5 years of professional experience developing software and data systems, or advanced graduate work
- Fluency in at least one low level language (C++, C#, Java) and one higher level language (Python, Lisp, Matlab, Julia)
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, and operating systems concepts
- Facility working with large object-oriented code bases, using multiple languages and tools
- Experience building large scale data transformation pipelines
- Enthusiasm for working with data, especially large sets of data, automating operations. Good aesthetics for cleanliness and correctness in data
- Experience in Linux shell environment and with text processing tool chains, Windows development platform experience a plus
- Experience with some higher level data analysis/manipulations languages/tools (R, Pandas, Julia)
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- An interest in large scale computing problems and solutions, and understanding of performance trade-offs is plus
- Experience in a data or compute intensive role required
Successful Technologists at SIG Are
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Creative
- Curious
- Perseverant
- Reliable
SIG Perks
- Relaxed dress code: jeans and sneakers are the norm, shorts all summer long
- Food, beverages, and snacks available all day
- A 9,000 square-foot gym with cardio, cross fit and strength machines, plus yoga and indoor cycling classes
- Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
- Social events including a poker tournament, dinners, and sporting events in Philadelphia
- Onsite Wellness Center staffed with full-time Nurse Practitioner
- Onsite services such as a barber, dry cleaning and laundry, auto repair and detailing, and an ATM
- Opportunities to give back to the community through SIG sponsored events and donation drives
SIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of SIG and no fee will be paid.
