Software Engineer, Risk Technology

Point72 • New York, NY

17h • $200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.
As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business.

Requirements

• 5 years of programming experience in Python and/or one of the functional languages
• Training in computer science, math, physics or related technical fields
• Programming experience in a quantitative environment with statistical models or complex aggregations
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills with deep understanding of core computer science algorithms and data structures
• Demonstrated track record and hands-on experience in financial instrument modeling, particularly within the equity space
• Familiarity with equity factor models such as MSCI, Bloomberg, or Axioma
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Build a scalable reporting framework capable of processing terabytes of data for complex risk calculations
• Develop quantitative risk and performance analytics to proactively anticipate and address team requirements
• Innovate and improve our capabilities to deliver high-quality products to our business partners
• Apply creative and unique solutions to solve complex problems

Benefits

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level