Senior Software Engineer

Nova Intelligent Systems is an innovative startup quantitative hedge fund at the forefront of automating key aspects of the research and investment process.

Founded by a veteran of Two Sigma, Citadel, and Google, we're in the pre-launch phase with strong interest from institutional investors.

We're seeking talented individuals excited about joining a high-potential venture in its early stages.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge technologies for quantitative finance.

This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work on complex, impactful projects alongside Nova’s founder in Durham, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance, scalable software systems for quantitative trading and research
• Develop and optimize machine learning algorithms for model generation, training, and deployment
• Build robust infrastructure to support data science and machine learning workflows
• Create efficient, low-latency trading systems using Rust and other high-performance languages
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement and optimize trading algorithms
• Contribute to the design and development of distributed systems for processing high-frequency financial data
• Implement and maintain risk management tools and execution algorithms
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and availability in a high-stakes trading environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following : Rust, C++, Java
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Experience designing systems and algorithms and overseeing their implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative finance or algorithmic trading
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, bayesian reasoning, or data science.
• Familiarity with low-level systems concepts including networking, concurrency, and event-driven systems
• Experience with distributed systems and high-performance computing
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS)

Key Attributes

• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and address business and team needs
• Strong collaboration skills and self-management capabilities
• Effective independent learner who asks insightful questions
• Track record of solving challenging problems with innovative solutions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be an early member of a high-potential quantitative hedge fund
• Profit-sharing plan that aligns with the company's success
• Challenging and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in quantitative finance
• Collaborative team culture with direct access to leadership
• Unlimited PTO

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, are available to work in Durham, NC, and are excited about the prospect of joining a startup quantitative fund are encouraged to apply.

Nova Intelligent Systems is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.