Software Engineer, Core Data

The role

Software Engineers will build and maintain quant-ready data archives and implement data pipelines. You will partner with Research, Engineering, and Trading Operations to support global market expansion.

What you will do

• Build and maintain quant-ready data archives
• Implement, enhance, and standardize data pipelines and data processes
• Build domain expertise in the content of the data products
• Implement and enhance feed handlers for proprietary equities protocols for the market data role
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to optimize data products
• Support the rollout of new markets
• Share expertise in data processing tradeoffs and mentor teammates
• Participate in initiatives across the Core Data team

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong Python and a track record of building production-grade systems
• Experience with modern data tooling: Dagster or similar orchestration, Polars, Parquet, SQL, and object stores such as S3
• Experience maintaining quant-ready data archives, including normalization, gap detection, reconciliation, and backfills
• Market data role: 5-10 years of professional software development experience, including 4+ years in the trading industry or at a market data provider
• Market data role: Strong C++ required
• Market data role: hands-on experience with feed handlers for ITCH, GTP, or PITCH
• Market data role: strong understanding of order book mechanics, trade and quote conditions, auctions, odd lots, corrections, and venue-specific behavior
• Data engineering role: 4+ years of professional software development experience

Nice to have

• C++ or Rust is a plus for both roles

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Competitive 401k plan
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Casual dress
• Snacks
• Lunch
• Game room
• Team and company events
• Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays

About the company

Aquatic is a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The firm applies scientific research and technological innovation to global financial markets.