Python / C++ Software Engineer

ABOUT CFM

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Team

The Trading Core & Model Technology team is responsible for developing a Python/C++ stack dedicated to execution trading automatons.

Python applications are in charge of:

• Collecting data used to configure execution algorithms.
• Running a machine learning pipeline used by these algorithms.
• Computing execution cost.

C++ applications are in charge of:

• real-time, low-latency feed handlers and trading automatons.

CFM is looking for an experienced and talented Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain the TCM team's software stack with a main focus on Python applications.

The Mission

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the stack:

• Provide solutions tailored to the needs of both the quantitative research team and the TCM team, provide assistance to users.
• Enhancing the stack: automation, scalability, integration of new packages and usage of cloud technology, among others.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development :

• Gather requirements and propose enhancements to these applications
• Design and implement these enhancements.
• Maintain these applications: technical migrations and bug fixes.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages: a minimum of three years of experience in Python (and classical libraries, Pandas, etc) but candidates with significantly more experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in both French and English.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Adaptable and rigorous, capable of working in a rapidly evolving environment.

Extra

• Experience in C++ is a real plus
• Experience with Cloud (AWS or others)
• Experience with SQL.
• Interest in machine learning and data (time series).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.

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