Senior Software Developer – Security Risk Modelling

PIMCO • Newport Beach, CA

118d • $175,000 - $240,000

About The Position

PIMCO, a leading asset management firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our team. This role will be instrumental in advancing our processes in Security Risk Modelling of Structured Products. In addition to the above, you will contribute towards the development and enhancement of internal applications supporting PIMCO's portfolio management and trading activities.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing large-scale, data-intensive applications and platforms.
• Proven expertise in optimization or statistical techniques or a strong operational research/mathematics foundation.
• Proficiency in Python is essential.
• Working experience with AWS.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, and design patterns.
• Experience with data modeling, relational and NoSQL databases, and RESTful APIs.
• Solid background in developing and analytical ability.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake) is a plus.
• Experience with messaging systems, caching mechanisms, and related technologies.
• Financial markets knowledge and experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Risk Generation (Structured Products) Space
• Lead a team of offshore resources.
• Deliver complex platforms that enable decision making and employ internal techniques to optimize investment decisions.
• Continuously refine and improve the processes for performance and robustness.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers & Quants to gather requirements and iterate solutions.
• Translate complex financial and mathematical models into tangible, production-quality software.
• Build and maintain supporting components including data infrastructure and reporting tools within a large-scale, data-intensive ecosystem.
• Ensure high performance and scalability through best practices in software architecture and rigorous testing protocols.
• Uphold industry best practices in coding, design patterns, and application development.
• Mentor junior team members and perform code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.

Benefits

• Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors.
• Discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees