Aquatic Capital is seeking exceptional Software Engineers who are passionate about building high-performance systems, solving complex technical challenges, and working alongside some of the brightest minds in technology and quantitative finance. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your work will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge trading infrastructure and technology platforms. If you thrive in a collaborative culture, enjoy tackling large-scale engineering problems, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Aquatic Capital Management |
| Role | Software Engineer, Early Career |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | Chicago, Illinois & New York, New York |
| Salary | $150,000 – $200,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid (based on team requirements) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Quantitative Finance / Financial Technology (FinTech) |
Job Description
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
Required Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- A history of building software solutions in Python or C++. Stronger candidates will have knowledge of:
- Event-driven architectures
- Distributed systems
- Strong quantitative skills preferred
- No more than 3 years of professional (post-education) experience
Selection Process
- Application Review
- Technical Screening Interview
- Coding Assessment
- Technical Interviews
- System Design & Problem-Solving Round
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Final Interview
- Offer & Background Verification
How to Apply
- Visit the Aquatic Capital careers page.
- Search for the Software Engineer opening in Chicago or New York.
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting relevant experience and technical skills.
- Submit your online application through the careers portal.
- Monitor your email for updates regarding the recruitment process.
