
About Point72
Harnessing data for smarter investment decisions
Key Highlights
- Manages over $20 billion in assets
- Founded by billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen
- Employs around 2,000 professionals
- Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut
Point72 Asset Management, LP, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a prominent hedge fund managing over $20 billion in assets. Founded by billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen, Point72 employs around 2,000 professionals and utilizes advanced data analytics and AI/ML technologies to drive invest...
🎁 Benefits
Point72 offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, equity participation, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. The fi...
🌟 Culture
Point72 fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and data-driven decision-making. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation, encouraging emp...
Overview
Point72 is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop server-side applications and large-scale data processing systems. You'll work with KDB/q, Python, and Java, requiring 7+ years of experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have over 7 years of professional experience working with KDB/q, and you possess strong proficiency in Python and Java. Your expertise in SQL complements your technical skills, allowing you to build and maintain large-scale, real-time data processing systems effectively. You are committed to the highest ethical standards and understand the importance of compliance in technology solutions.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Your experience in application architecture discussions and technical design decisions showcases your ability to contribute meaningfully to complex projects. You are passionate about leveraging modern cloud architectures and AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and develop server-side applications using KDB/q, Python, and Java, focusing on building and maintaining large-scale, real-time data processing systems. You will develop and optimize proprietary surveillance logic and analysis infrastructure, ensuring that the systems you create are robust and efficient. Your responsibilities will also include implementing low-level intra-process communication mechanisms and high-throughput solutions that meet the firm's evolving needs.
You will actively participate in application architecture discussions and technical design decisions, collaborating closely with Compliance and other cross-functional technology teams across the firm. Your contributions will help drive smarter decision-making and enhance how the firm builds and operates its platforms and applications. You will be part of a team that is constantly evolving the firm's IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning Point72 at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
What we offer
At Point72, we invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. We provide fully-paid health care benefits and generous parental and family leave. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides a framework intended to drive smarter decision-making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the future of investing.
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