About the position
Aquatic was founded with a shared passion for tackling some of the most complex challenges in one of the world's most competitive arenas-global financial markets. From the very beginning, we have been driven by a deep commitment to applying cutting-edge scientific research and technological innovation to deliver unparalleled performance. Our journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, marked by a spirit of curiosity and relentless drive for excellence. At Aquatic, we believe in pushing the boundaries of possibility. Our vision is to create the world's leading quantitative trading firm, built on a foundation of applied science and a culture of relentless innovation. By harnessing the power of data, we aim to unlock insights and transform them into strategies that succeed in even the most competitive global markets. Our goal is simple: to build the world's best prediction machine. To achieve this, we are constantly exploring new opportunities and expanding our reach across global markets. We are committed to attracting and nurturing top-tier talent-researchers and engineers who share our curiosity and drive. Together, we aim to foster a culture of lifelong learning and collaboration, where every challenge is seen as an opportunity for growth and innovation. At Aquatic, we are actively recruiting for software engineers in our Chicago or New York offices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best and most experienced researchers and technologists in the financial services industry to build systems that are critical to the success of our company. Aquatic is a place where individual contributions have significant impact. As an Early Career engineer, you will rotate through 2 or 3 different technology teams, where your day-to-day will be focused on building systems that directly contribute to the profitability of the firm. As your skills and experience grow, you'll have opportunities to dive deeper into the research technologies at the core of Aquatic's business.
Responsibilities
- Work 1-on-1 with senior engineers who will mentor and guide you in each tech rotation
- Apply hands-on software development using Python or C++
- Learn software design and testing techniques, such as Refactoring and Test Driven Development
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- A history of building software solutions in Python or C++
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures
- Knowledge of distributed systems
- Strong quantitative skills preferred
- No more than 3 years of professional (post-education) experience
Nice-to-haves
- Strong bias for action
- Enthusiasm for detail
- Eager to learn through direct mentoring
- Prefers working in a team towards common objectives
- Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback
- Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues
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
- Competitive paid caregiver leaves
