SOFTWARE ENGINEER – NYC Hedge Fund

 

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a Software Engineer at a prominent NYC Hedge Fund. An individual that can build scalable and creative application solutions providing the firm with a distinct commercial advantage that will enable a host of opportunities that will differentiate the firm from their competitors. A seasoned and professional computer scientist with extensive technical experience in developing application technologies.

Our client brings together some of the best minds in computer science, mathematics, physics, and engineering to work at the intersection of finance and technology. Members of their versatile technical staff exhibit a range of strong quantitative and programming abilities, with software developers and quantitative analysts collaborating on challenging problems that directly impact the firm's continued success. Quality and innovation are imperative for creating computationally intensive solutions for trading profitably in markets around the globe. Developers bring strong analytical, mathematical, and software design skills to a variety of projects, including the formulation of statistical models for our computerized trading strategies, distributed system development, real-time data analysis, and the creation of tools for advanced mathematical modeling. Technology is an integral part of virtually everything they do and their team enjoys access to some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. Successful candidates have traditionally been the top students in their programs and have extensive software development experience.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement statistical models that drive computerized trading strategies.
• Design and build distributed systems to process and react to high-volume, real-time data streams.
• Develop tools and infrastructure to support advanced mathematical modeling and large-scale data analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and business teams to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions.

The ideal candidate would have a background:

• A Computer Science “Rock Star” - A strong computer science and/or quantitative background
• Programming skills required - proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming languages
• Ability to craft creative (and practical!) solutions to problems and express those solutions in code.
• Intellectual curiosity and flexibility. We are always learning and seeking out new ideas.
• Strong desire to contribute and build a business – not just solve novel problems.

Candidates are welcome at all experience levels, from recent graduates to seasoned developers.

An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the products they build and deliver. An individuals with a passion for technology, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class technologies.

If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Jerry Goldberg at jgoldberg@jharlan.com or directly contact us at (212) 792-0099

About the Client:

The firm is a prominent multinational investment management firm. The company manages a variety of investment funds that make extensive use of quantitative methods and proprietary computational technology to support fundamental research in the management of its investments.

They have a relentlessly focus on innovation and integration: innovation in new products, markets and businesses as well as new tools, models and technology management and performance structures; integration of fundamental research, quantitative strategies and technical analysis, all supported by an intensive focus on operational excellence and comprehensive risk management.

The talent and dedication of their people is critical to their success. They offer an opportunity for developing one’s professional career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment. They offer a broad range of competitive benefits on a global basis

Their culture rewards analytical rigor and adherence to the highest possible ethical and legal standards, and they’ve cultivated a collegial work environment that promotes collaboration across disciplines, geographies, and investment strategies. The firm has been built in part by attempting to do what other companies might consider impossible or never imagine at all. A single transformative idea that ultimately works—for a new business, a new trading model, or an improved back-office process—is worth a dozen ideas that lead nowhere. They've learned that when an extraordinary team sets extraordinarily ambitious goals, astonishing breakthroughs can be expected.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm’s senior partners in a highly collaborative and charged trading floor environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the “big picture” of business needs
• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
  

The firm’s employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients 

SALARY RANGE: The expected annual base salary for this position is $225,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable laws. Their compensation and benefits package include;

• Variable Compensation: Substantial year-end bonus (guaranteed in first year).
• Additional Incentives: Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus.

• Benefits Package:
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • 401(k) contribution matching
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Family building benefits
  • Charitable gift match program

 

Posted On: Wednesday, September 17, 2025