Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Voleon's Forecast Engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer to develop and deploy machine learning models. You will lead large-scale projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with research teams using cutting-edge ML methods. This role requires expertise in Python, R, or C/C++, experience with machine learning frameworks, and a strong background in software engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects at the forefront of financial technology. Voleon is a multibillion-dollar asset manager with ambitious goals and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Collaborate with researchers and translate research needs into scalable, maintainable software systems with a focus on long-term sustainability
• Expertise in a modern programming language, specifically Python, R, and/or C/C++
• Expertise with Python and/or R data science packages
• Proficiency developing in a Linux environment with a focus on performance, concurrency, and correctness
• Proficiency with machine learning frameworks and libraries
• Previous experience with performance optimization of modeling code
• Ability to understand key details to provide correct systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate in diverse and engaging software work, which includes areas such as experiment management, modeling algorithm development, live inference deployment, and more
• Translate novel research ideas into performant and reliable code
• Work in a large codebase, building modular, manageable code
• Proactively lead complex projects from start to finish, which includes gathering project requirements, translating them into a rational software design, reasoning effectively about supporting or dependent technologies, and communicating effectively with teammates
• Act as a technical leader for both research and engineering staff

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 20 days of paid time off
• 9 sick days
• A 401(k) plan with a company match