Python Research Engineer - Paris- Sophisticated Prop Trading Firm - Oxford Knight

High-frequency prop trading firm with offices worldwide is looking to expand one of its trading teams in Paris with a talented Python Research Engineer. In this role, you'll collaborate with traders and researchers as you help architect and develop unified systems that enable strategies to be produced. You'll reduce the time and cost required to conduct research, as well as enabling new research by designing flexible, efficient, scalable systems that the business can use easily.

Qualifications

• Software development experience in Python, proficiency in C++ & Bash
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and OO programming
• Experience with distributed systems, scientific computing and ML algorithms
• Deep understanding of machine- and network-level details of computer hardware and OS
• Solid troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top‑tier university
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Financial experience is not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
• Generous paid vacation allowance
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health & wellness expenses
• Donation matching program

Contact

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