Software Engineer

About the Role

Aquatic was founded to tackle some of the most complex challenges in global financial markets. The firm applies scientific research and technology to deliver strong performance, with a focus on curiosity and a drive for excellence.

Aquatic is actively recruiting software engineers for its Chicago and New York offices. You will work alongside experienced researchers and technologists to build systems that are critical to the company's success.

As an Early Career engineer, you will rotate through 2 or 3 technology teams. Your day-to-day work will focus on systems that directly contribute to the firm's profitability. As your skills grow, you will have the chance to go deeper into the research technologies at the core of the business.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with senior engineers who will mentor you through each tech rotation
• Build software hands-on using Python or C++
• Learn software design and testing practices, such as refactoring and test-driven development

Desired Qualities

• A strong bias for action
• Attention to detail
• An eagerness to learn through direct mentoring
• A preference for teamwork toward shared goals
• Comfort giving and receiving actionable feedback
• Motivation from an ambitious environment and driven colleagues

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, a competitive 401k plan, and employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, a game room, and team and company events
• An open environment that supports learning and knowledge sharing
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and competitive paid caregiver leave

This role offers the chance to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. The culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.

Aquatic is an equal opportunity workplace. It does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.