Trading Infrastructure Software Engineer Job at PDT Partners (New York)

Staff Software Engineer - Payments Transfer

We build simple yet innovative consumer products and developer APIs that shape h...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

202800.00 - 330000.00 USD / Year

Plaid

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3-5 years working on payments, billing, invoicing or other financial infrastructure systems
Proven track record of building and operating systems that process payments at scale (e.g., high throughput, high reliability, complex flows such as refunds, settlement)
Strong proficiency in distributed system design, architecture, performance optimization, observability, reliability engineering
Experience setting and maintaining engineering best practices (testing, code review, continuous integration/deployment, on-call practices)
Excellent communication: able to engage with business/product/operations stakeholders, articulate technical trade-offs, drive alignment

Job Responsibility

Lead the technical direction of the transfer system including transfer customer onboarding, billing, bookkeeping, payments processing, reconciliation systems
Collaborate across product, design, operations, partnership, and legal teams to make sure the technical solution meets business needs
Discover system quality and reliability opportunities and proactively drive improvements and technical roadmap
Work hands-on: write and review technical designs, write and review code, lead major technical initiatives and new feature development
Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong, inclusive team culture

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
401(k)
equity
commission

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer

As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Invisible, you'll lead high-impact...

Location

United States , Austin; New York; San Francisco Bay Area; Washington DC–Baltimore

Salary:

213000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Invisible Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time spent building data, ML, or backend systems
Deep proficiency in Python with hands-on experience using Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, and related ecosystems
Skilled in full-stack and API-based deployment patterns, including Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (GCP, AWS)
Experienced with workflow orchestration libraries, pub/sub systems (Kafka), and schema governance
Expertise in data governance and operations, including Unity Catalog and policy management, cluster/job orchestration, data contracts and quality enforcement, Delta/ETL pipelines, and replay processes
Strong product and system design instincts — you understand business needs and how to translate them into technical architecture
Experience building usable systems from messy data and ambiguous requirements
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
you’ve led conversations with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
Proven experience owning projects from scoping through deployment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments

Job Responsibility

Partner with delivery and executive stakeholders to scope, design, and lead implementation of AI-driven solutions
Identify transformational opportunities in messy, ambiguous workflows and turn them into repeatable systems
Lead architecture design and trade-off discussions across performance, scalability, cost, and reliability
Own projects from first discovery call through full deployment — including client-facing delivery, internal coordination, and post-launch iteration
Build shared infrastructure, reusable components, and internal playbooks to level-up the team
Coach and mentor mid-level engineers and help shape the culture of forward-deployed AI engineering at Invisible

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

The Staff Engineer will work closely with AI/ML engineers, product managers, app...

Location

United States , NYC

Salary:

160000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Conductor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Completed studies in Computer Science, Mathematics, engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of experience in software development, with experience in product-driven companies
Strong expertise in system design, distributed computing, and scalable architecture patterns for handling large datasets and high-throughput applications
Proficiency in multiple programming languages with strong Python coding skills. Experience with Java is highly valued
Strong database experience including both SQL and NoSQL systems, with knowledge of data modeling and optimization techniques
Experience with AI/ML technologies including LLMs, vector databases (e.g., Milvus), embeddings, and ML frameworks
Knowledge of MLOps practices, model deployment, and AI system integration in production environments
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle including CI/CD, monitoring, testing, and production deployment
Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence within teams
Up-to-date with rapidly-evolving technologies and demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new tools and frameworks

Job Responsibility

Lead the technical architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale distributed systems and data platforms to support customer needs and business growth
Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices and quality standards
Design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs that handle millions of requests and large datasets efficiently
Architect robust data processing pipelines and ETL workflows using modern cloud technologies and distributed computing frameworks
Drive technical decision-making across the engineering organization, evaluating trade-offs and establishing engineering standards and practices
Lead cross-functional collaboration with product, AI/ML engineering, data engineering, and infrastructure teams to deliver comprehensive solutions
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and deployment automation to ensure reliable software delivery
Implement AI/ML capabilities including LLM integration, vector databases, and intelligent content processing workflows
Mentor senior and junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the engineering organization

What we offer

100% covered employee medical plan
a dental & vision plans
401(k) with employer contribution
an unlimited vacation policy
10 sick days
short-term disability
long-term disability
generous paid parental leave
employee assistance program
flexible savings accounts

Fulltime

Software Engineer

Entry-Level Software Engineer role on the C++ Team at Akuna Capital, a proprieta...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field completed upon employment
Experience programming in modern C++
Experience with distributed systems, parallel processing, networking, data structures and algorithms and operating systems
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Exposure to scripting and rudimentary data mining and regression analysis, ideally in Python with Pandas and Numpy
Ability to communicate with the trading team, obtain requirements, find solutions and implement them
Ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions
Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance/low latency systems
Work on applications where C++ is used for computational heavy-lifting and for applications that have critical, low-latency processes such as trading strategies
Engage in trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, performance engineering, hardware or data capture and analysis

What we offer

Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits
Training and continuous education

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Forward Deployed

As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Invisible, you'll lead high-impact...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Invisible Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time spent building data, ML, or backend systems
Deep proficiency in Python and experience with ML/LLM frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, etc.
Familiarity with full-stack or API-based deployment patterns (Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, GCP/AWS)
Strong product and system design instincts — you understand business needs and how to translate them into technical architecture
Experience building usable systems from messy data and ambiguous requirements
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
you’ve led conversations with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
Proven experience owning projects from scoping through deployment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Be willing to be on-call for our customers when situations ari
Ability to travel roughly 25–50 % of the time, sometimes short-notice trips—primarily across Europe with occasional international roll-outs—to work directly on-site with clients

Job Responsibility

Partner with delivery and executive stakeholders to scope, design, and lead implementation of AI-driven solutions
Identify transformational opportunities in messy, ambiguous workflows and turn them into repeatable systems
Lead architecture design and trade-off discussions across performance, scalability, cost, and reliability
Own projects from first discovery call through full deployment — including client-facing delivery, internal coordination, and post-launch iteration
Build shared infrastructure, reusable components, and internal playbooks to level-up the team
Coach and mentor mid-level engineers and help shape the culture of forward-deployed AI engineering at Invisible

What we offer

Bonuses and equity are included in offers above entry level

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Forward Deployed

As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Invisible, you'll lead high-impact...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

33000.00 - 43000.00 PLN / Month

Invisible Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time spent building data, ML, or backend systems
Deep proficiency in Python with hands-on experience using Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, and related ecosystems
Skilled in full-stack and API-based deployment patterns, including Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (GCP, AWS)
Experienced with workflow orchestration libraries, pub/sub systems (Kafka), and schema governance
Expertise in data governance and operations, including Unity Catalog and policy management, cluster/job orchestration, data contracts and quality enforcement, Delta/ETL pipelines, and replay processes
Strong product and system design instincts — you understand business needs and how to translate them into technical architecture
Experience building usable systems from messy data and ambiguous requirements
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
you’ve led conversations with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
Proven experience owning projects from scoping through deployment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments

Job Responsibility

Partner with delivery and executive stakeholders to scope, design, and lead implementation of AI-driven solutions
Identify transformational opportunities in messy, ambiguous workflows and turn them into repeatable systems
Lead architecture design and trade-off discussions across performance, scalability, cost, and reliability
Own projects from first discovery call through full deployment — including client-facing delivery, internal coordination, and post-launch iteration
Build shared infrastructure, reusable components, and internal playbooks to level-up the team
Coach and mentor mid-level engineers and help shape the culture of forward-deployed AI engineering at Invisible

What we offer

Bonuses and equity are included in offers above entry level

Fulltime

Software Engineer

Akuna is looking for a Software Engineer to join our development team and contri...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field
0-3 years' experience, must be graduated by October 2025 or prior
Ability to complete technical interviews in at least one of either C++ or Python
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passion for building high quality software within a fast-moving environment
Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and lower-level performance optimisation
Familiarity with multi-threaded and distributed systems

Job Responsibility

Work with a range of technology systems and problems, ranging from trading algorithms, performance optimisation, data infrastructure and analysis, to systems reliability and core infrastructure
Collaborate closely with colleagues from within the technology team and other departments including quant and trading to identify and deliver high impact projects
Be responsible for the full software development life cycle from requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and post deployment reliability and performance
Work with a range of programming languages and technologies, including C++ and Python
Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to the team

Fulltime

Software Engineer Intern

Software Engineer Intern role on the C++ Team for a 10-week summer internship pr...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field
Experience programming in modern C++
Experience with distributed systems, parallel processing, networking, data structures and algorithms and operating systems
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Exposure to scripting and rudimentary data mining and regression analysis, ideally in Python with Pandas and Numpy
Ability to communicate with the trading team, obtain requirements, find solutions and implement them
Ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions
Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Work alongside trading and software teams to design and implement elegant solutions to complex problems
Use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance/low latency systems
Work on trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, performance engineering, hardware or data capture and analysis

What we offer

Training and continuous education is provided

Fulltime

Trading Infrastructure Software Engineer

PDT Partners

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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