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Senior Software Engineer, Equity Research Technology
Balyasny Asset Management L.P. | New York, NY
Job Summary
Hedge Fund is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Equity Research Technology. Contribute to the enhancement and support of our research products. 8-10+ years of experience as a full-stack developer. Proficient in C#, Python, .NET, and APIs.
Details
The Equity Research Technology team at Balyasny is dedicated to developing and maintaining a world-class suite of tools designed to empower our portfolio managers and their teams. Our tools cover a wide range of areas, including Research Management, Idea Generation, Professional Development, Broker Relations, and Portfolio Construction & Analytics.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Developer with the potential to lead projects to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the enhancement and support of our research products, which deliver both traditional and alternative research insights to investment users and the executive management team. Experience in owning, developing, and supporting sophisticated software solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the portfolio manager development team to architect and build cutting-edge front-office applications
* Collaborate in a fast-paced team environment to understand, engineer, and deliver on business requirements
* Strike a balance along the dimensions of feasibility, stability, scalability, and time-to-market when delivering solutions
* Work on equity research generation, fundamental modeling, and analytics applications
* Collaborate with the engineering teams to evolve technical product designs and clarify requirements
* Ensure the quality and accuracy of all products released to the investment staff
Qualifications & Requirements:
* 8-10+ years of experience as a full-stack developer
* Proficient in C#, Python, .NET, and APIs
* Background in the hedge fund industry or financial software (e.g., research, risk management, portfolio accounting)
* Solid understanding of React.js and its core principles
* Experience in architecting and building backend applications
* Strong knowledge of MSSQL, including query building, table design, and performance tuning
* Proficient in the full scope of application development, including authentication, API integration, build processes, testing, validation, and state management
* Experience with code optimization, performance tuning, and source code control (preferably Git)
* Self-starter, with strong analytical skills, capable of troubleshooting and working independently
* Passionate about leveraging technology to solve business problems of all sizes
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with tech, product, and stakeholders
Additional experience in the following areas is a plus:
* Experience building user-facing web applications and RESTful APIs
* Familiarity with the latest LLM technologies and libraries (e.g., OpenAI API, LangChain, Llama)
* Experience with databases like MongoDB, Column Store, Open Search
* Knowledge of Agile development/SCRUM methodologies
* Experience with financial market data from Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar sources
With respect to NY-, CA-, and IL-based applicants, the starting base pay range for this role is between $175,000 and $250,000 annually. The actual base pay is dependent upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, business needs, and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus compensation and employee benefits.
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- Job Reference #: REQ6737
- Compensation: $ 250,000
- Min Experience: 8 years